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Properties of Granulite and Obsidian


Properties of Obsidian and Granulite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6-7   
5-5.5   

Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained   
Not Applicable   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Very Less Porous   
Very Less Porous   

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Compressive Strength
175.00 N/mm2   
13
0.15 N/mm2   
33

Cleavage
Imperfect   
Non-Existent   

Toughness
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.8-3.0   
2.6-2.7   

Transparency
Opaque   
Translucent   

Density
3.06-3.33 g/cm3   
2.6 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.14 kJ/Kg K   
26
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant   

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Granulite vs Obsidian Properties

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

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