Ganister

Obsidian

Properties of Ganister and Obsidian

Ganister

Obsidian

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

5-5.5

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse or Fine

Not Applicable

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

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

Properties of F..

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95.00 N/mm²

Rank: 20 (Overall)▶

0.15 N/mm²

Rank: 33 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.2-2.8

2.6-2.7

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.2-2.8 g/cm³

2.6 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.92 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 10 (Overall)▶

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 10 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Ganister vs Obsidian Properties

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