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Properties of Obsidian and Alkali Feldspar Granite


Properties of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Obsidian


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
5-5.5   
6-7   

Grain Size
Not Applicable   
Large and Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Not Available   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Very Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Vitreous   
Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous   

Compressive Strength
0.15 N/mm2   
33
175.00 N/mm2   
13

Cleavage
Non-Existent   
Not Available   

Toughness
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7   
2.6-2.7   

Transparency
Translucent   
Opaque   

Density
2.6 g/cm3   
2.6-2.8 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10
0.79 kJ/Kg K   
16

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Obsidian vs Alkali Feldspar Granite Properties

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

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