Properties of Hyaloclastite and Obsidian

Hyaloclastite

Obsidian

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1-25-5.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Not Applicable

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Colorless

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull and Grainy

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

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

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Hyaloclastite vs Obsidian Properties

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