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Properties of Whiteschist and Novaculite


Properties of Novaculite and Whiteschist


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
1.5   
7   

Grain Size
Fine to Medium Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
Colorless   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Subvitreous to Dull   
Waxy and Dull   

Compressive Strength
200.00 N/mm2   
10
450.00 N/mm2   
1

Cleavage
Perfect   
Non-Existent   

Toughness
1   
1.5   

Specific Gravity
2.86   
2.5-2.7   

Transparency
Opaque   
Translucent to Opaque   

Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   
2.7 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10
0.74 kJ/Kg K   
19

Resistance
Heat Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Whiteschist vs Novaculite Properties

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

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