Properties of Wehrlite and Novaculite

Wehrlite

Novaculite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-67

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Colorless

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Metallic

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA450.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

8.42.5-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-3.7 g/cm³2.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.63 kJ/Kg K0.74 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Wehrlite vs Novaculite Properties

Properties of Wehrlite and Novaculite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Wehrlite vs Novaculite properties, get to know more about Wehrlite 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 Wehrlite and Novaculite.