Properties of Foidolite and Obsidian

Foidolite

Obsidian

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1.55-5.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Not Applicable

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to 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

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.6-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.6 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, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Foidolite vs Obsidian Properties

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