Properties of Gossan and Obsidian

Gossan

Obsidian

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

4-55-5.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Medium Grained

Not Applicable

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Metallic

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA0.15 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.02.6-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.6 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.24 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Gossan vs Obsidian Properties

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