Properties of Litchfieldite and Obsidian

Litchfieldite

Obsidian

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-65-5.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Not Applicable

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Greasy to Dull

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

150.00 N/mm²0.15 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.62.6-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.6 g/cm³2.6 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, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Litchfieldite vs Obsidian Properties

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