Properties of Obsidian and Evaporite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
5-5.5
  
2-3
  
Grain Size
Not Applicable
  
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Very Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Vitreous
  
Subvitreous to Dull
  
Compressive Strength
225.00 N/mm
2
  
7
Cleavage
Non-Existent
  
Perfect
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
  
2.86-2.99
  
Transparency
Translucent
  
Translucent
  
Density
2.6 g/cm3
  
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Obsidian vs Evaporite Properties
Properties of Obsidian and Evaporite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Obsidian vs Evaporite properties, get to know more about Obsidian Definition and Evaporite 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 Evaporite.