Properties of Jasperoid and Obsidian

Jasperoid

Obsidian

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-45-5.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Not Applicable

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous and Pearly

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

140.00 N/mm²0.15 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-32.6-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 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, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Jasperoid vs Obsidian Properties

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