Properties of Variolite and Novaculite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
6
7
Grain Size
Not Applicable
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Streak
White to Grey
Colorless
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Not Available
Waxy and Dull
Compressive Strength
37.50 N/mm2
27
450.00 N/mm2
1
Cleavage
Not Available
Non-Existent
Toughness
2.3
1.5
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
2.5-2.7
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
2.7 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
0.84 kJ/Kg K
15
0.74 kJ/Kg K
19
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Variolite vs Novaculite Properties
Properties of Variolite and Novaculite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Variolite vs Novaculite properties, get to know more about Variolite Definition and Novaculite Definition. For the ease of understanding, the properties of rocks are divided into physical and thermal properties. Rocks have a variety of properties like hardness, color, specific gravity, fracture, cleavage, luster etc. Know all about physical and thermal properties of Variolite and Novaculite.
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