Properties of Marl and Obsidian

Marl

Obsidian

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-35-5.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

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

NA0.15 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

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

2.4-2.8 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

Marl vs Obsidian Properties

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