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Properties of Obsidian and Hornfels

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1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
5-5.52-3
Coal
1 7
1.1.2 Grain Size
Not Applicable
Fine Grained
1.1.3 Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
1.1.4 Streak
White
Unknown
1.1.5 Porosity
Very Less Porous
Highly Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Vitreous
Shiny
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
0.15 N/mm25.80 N/mm2
Slate
0.15 450
1.1.8 Cleavage
Non-Existent
Perfect
1.1.9 Toughness
Not Available
Not Yet Found
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
2.6-2.73.4-3.9
Granite
0 8.4
1.1.11 Transparency
Translucent
Opaque
1.1.12 Density
2.6 g/cm30.25-0.30 g/cm3
Granite
0 1400
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K0.84 kJ/Kg K
Properties of Granulite
0.14 3.2
1.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Obsidian vs Hornfels Properties

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