Properties of Hawaiite and Obsidian

Hawaiite

Obsidian

Add ⊕

1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

65-5.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Not Applicable

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Not Available

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

37.40 N/mm²0.15 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Applicable

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.6-2.7

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

NA0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Hawaiite vs Obsidian Properties

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