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Properties of Obsidian and Foidolite

1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
5-5.51.5
Coal
1 7
1.1.2 Grain Size
Not Applicable
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
1.1.3 Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
1.1.4 Streak
White
White
1.1.5 Porosity
Very Less Porous
Very Less Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Vitreous
Subvitreous to Dull
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
0.15 N/mm2NA
Slate
0.15 450
1.1.8 Cleavage
Non-Existent
Perfect
1.1.9 Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
2.6-2.72.86
Granite
0 8.4
1.1.11 Transparency
Translucent
Translucent
1.1.12 Density
2.6 g/cm3Not Available
Granite
0 1400
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg KNA
Properties of Granulite
0.14 3.2
1.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Obsidian vs Foidolite Properties

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