Wehrlite

Obsidian

Properties of Wehrlite and Obsidian

Wehrlite

Obsidian

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-6

5-5.5

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Not Applicable

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Metallic

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

0.15 N/mm²

Rank: 33 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

8.4

2.6-2.7

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.6-3.7 g/cm³

2.6 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.63 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 21 (Overall)▶

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 10 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Wehrlite vs Obsidian Properties

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