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Properties of Metapelite and Obsidian

Properties

Hardness

Grain Size

Fracture

Streak

Porosity

Luster

Compressive Strength

Cleavage

Toughness

Specific Gravity

Transparency

Density

Specific Heat Capacity

Resistance

 
5-6
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fibrous
-
Highly Porous
Earthy
40.00 N/mm2
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-
3.4-3.7
Opaque
0-300 g/cm3
0.72 kJ/Kg K
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
 
5-5.5
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Conchoidal
White
Very Less Porous
Vitreous
0.15 N/mm2
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2.6-2.7
Translucent
2.6 g/cm3
0.92 kJ/Kg K
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Metapelite vs Obsidian Properties

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