Obsidian

Coal

Properties of Obsidian and Coal

Obsidian

Coal

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-5.5

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1.1.2 Grain Size

Not Applicable

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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0.15 N/mm²

Rank: 33 (Overall)▶

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.7

1.1-1.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6 g/cm³

1100-1400 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.92 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 10 (Overall)▶

1.32 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 4 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.09 (Properties of..)

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant

Obsidian vs Coal Properties

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