Properties of Obsidian and Essexite

Obsidian

Essexite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-5.57

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Not Applicable

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

0.15 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.7Not Available

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Obsidian vs Essexite Properties

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