Properties of Wehrlite and Novaculite
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Conchoidal
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Metallic
Waxy and Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Perfect
Non-Existent
Specific Gravity
8.4
2.5-2.7
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.6-3.7 g/cm3
2.7 g/cm3
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.