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Properties of Obsidian and Granite

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Properties

Hardness

Grain Size

Fracture

Streak

Porosity

Luster

Compressive Strength

Cleavage

Toughness

Specific Gravity

Transparency

Density

Specific Heat Capacity

Resistance

 
5-5.5
-
Conchoidal
White
Very Less Porous
Vitreous
0.15 N/mm2
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-
2.6-2.7
Translucent
2.6 g/cm3
0.92 kJ/Kg K
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
 
6-7
Large and Coarse Grained
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White
Less Porous
Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous
175.00 N/mm2
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2.6-2.7
Opaque
2.65-2.75 g/cm3
0.79 kJ/Kg K
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Obsidian vs Granite Properties

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