Properties of Jadeitite and Obsidian

Jadeitite

Obsidian

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-55-5.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Not Applicable

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²0.15 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.79-32.6-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.5-3 g/cm³2.6 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.95 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Jadeitite vs Obsidian Properties

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