Properties of Diorite and Obsidian

Diorite

Obsidian

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-75-5.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Not Applicable

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Bluish Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²0.15 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-32.6-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.8-3 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

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Diorite vs Obsidian Properties

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