Properties of Migmatite and Obsidian

Migmatite

Obsidian

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-6.55-5.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Not Applicable

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA0.15 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

1.2

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.65-2.752.6-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.6 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, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Migmatite vs Obsidian Properties

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