Properties of Obsidian and Gossan

Obsidian

Gossan

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-5.54-5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Not Applicable

Fine to Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Metallic

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

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.72.0

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 K0.24 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Obsidian vs Gossan Properties

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