Properties of Claystone and Obsidian

Claystone

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 Grained

Not Applicable

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

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

Perfect

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

02.6-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2-2.9 g/cm³2.6 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Claystone vs Obsidian Properties

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