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Properties of Obsidian and Chert


Properties of Chert and Obsidian


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
5-5.5   
6.5-7   

Grain Size
Not Applicable   
Very fine-grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Very Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Vitreous   
Waxy and Dull   

Compressive Strength
0.15 N/mm2   
33
450.00 N/mm2   
1

Cleavage
Non-Existent   
Non-Existent   

Toughness
Not Available   
1.5   

Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7   
2.5-2.8   

Transparency
Translucent   
Translucent to Opaque   

Density
2.6 g/cm3   
2.7 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10
0.74 kJ/Kg K   
19

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Obsidian vs Chert Properties

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

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