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Properties of Harzburgite and Obsidian


Properties of Obsidian and Harzburgite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
5.5-6   
5-5.5   

Grain Size
Coarse Grained   
Not Applicable   

Fracture
Irregular   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Very Less Porous   

Luster
Shiny   
Vitreous   

Compressive Strength
Not Available   
0.15 N/mm2   
33

Cleavage
Imperfect   
Non-Existent   

Toughness
2.1   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3-3.01   
2.6-2.7   

Transparency
Translucent to Opaque   
Translucent   

Density
3.1-3.4 g/cm3   
2.6 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
1.25 kJ/Kg K   
6
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant   

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Harzburgite vs Obsidian Properties

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

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