Properties of Conglomerate and Obsidian

Conglomerate

Obsidian

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-35-5.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Not Applicable

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

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

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.882.6-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

1.7-2.3 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

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Conglomerate vs Obsidian Properties

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