Properties of Obsidian and Hyaloclastite

Obsidian

Hyaloclastite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-5.51-2

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Not Applicable

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

Colorless

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Dull and Grainy

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

2.6-2.7Not 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

Obsidian vs Hyaloclastite Properties

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