Properties of Obsidian and Jaspillite

Obsidian

Jaspillite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-5.53

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Not Applicable

Large and Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

0.15 N/mm²230.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.75.0-5.3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6 g/cm³0-5.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K3.20 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Obsidian vs Jaspillite Properties

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