Properties of Limestone and Obsidian

Limestone

Obsidian

Properties of Obsidian and Limestone

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-4

5-5.5

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Not Applicable

Fracture

Splintery

Conchoidal

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

Luster

Dull to Pearly

Vitreous

Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²

0.15 N/mm²

Cleavage

Non-Existent

Toughness

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.3-2.7

2.6-2.7

Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

Density

2.3-2.7 g/cm³

2.6 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.91 kJ/Kg K

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

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Limestone vs Obsidian Properties

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