Properties of Blueschist and Obsidian
Grain Size
Fine to Medium Grained
Not Applicable
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Streak
White to Grey
White
Porosity
Highly Porous
Very Less Porous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Slaty
Non-Existent
Toughness
1.5
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3-3.2
2.6-2.7
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
2.6 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
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.