Properties of Claystone and Obsidian
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
3.5-4
5-5.5
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Not Applicable
Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal
Streak
White
White
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Dull
Vitreous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
0.15 N/mm2
33
Cleavage
Perfect
Non-Existent
Toughness
2.6
Not Available
Specific Gravity
0
2.6-2.7
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent
Density
2-2.9 g/cm3
2.6 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
10
0.92 kJ/Kg K
10
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
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.
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