Properties of Diorite and Obsidian
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Not Applicable
Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal
Streak
Bluish Black
White
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Cleavage
Not Available
Non-Existent
Toughness
2.1
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
2.6-2.7
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent
Density
2.8-3 g/cm3
2.6 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
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.