Properties of Granodiorite and Obsidian

Granodiorite

Obsidian

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

65-5.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Not Applicable

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

175.00 N/mm²0.15 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.72.6-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³2.6 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.79 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Granodiorite vs Obsidian Properties

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