Properties of Itacolumite and Obsidian

Itacolumite

Obsidian

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-75-5.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse or Fine

Not Applicable

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

95.00 N/mm²0.15 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.2-2.82.6-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.2-2.8 g/cm³2.6 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Itacolumite vs Obsidian Properties

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