Properties of Blueschist and Obsidian

Blueschist

Obsidian

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-45-5.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Medium Grained

Not Applicable

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA0.15 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3-3.22.6-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³2.6 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Blueschist vs Obsidian Properties

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