Properties of Obsidian and Hawaiite

Obsidian

Hawaiite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-5.56

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Not Applicable

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Not Available

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

0.15 N/mm²37.40 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Not Applicable

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.7Not Available

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 KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Obsidian vs Hawaiite Properties

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