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Properties of Obsidian and Gritstone

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
Coarse Grained
Conchoidal
White
Highly Porous
Dull
70.00 N/mm2
Perfect
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2.250
Opaque
2.2 g/cm3
0.92 kJ/Kg K
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Obsidian vs Gritstone Properties

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