Properties of Gabbro and Obsidian

Gabbro

Obsidian

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

75-5.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Not Applicable

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

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

1.6

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.872.6-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.7-3.3 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

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Gabbro vs Obsidian Properties

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