Properties of Obsidian and Basaltic Trachyandesite

Obsidian

Basaltic Trachyandesite

Properties of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Obsidian

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

5-5.5

Grain Size

Not Applicable

Fine Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Streak

White

White to Grey

Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

Luster

Vitreous

Not Available

Compressive Strength

0.15 N/mm²

37.50 N/mm²

Cleavage

Non-Existent

Not Available

Toughness

Not Available

2.3

Specific Gravity

2.6-2.7

2.8-3

Transparency

Translucent

Opaque

Density

2.6 g/cm³

2.9-3.1 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.84 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Obsidian vs Basaltic Trachyandesite Properties

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