Properties of Obsidian and Jaspillite
Grain Size
Not Applicable
Large and Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Imperfect
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
5.0-5.3
Transparency
Translucent
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.6 g/cm3
0-5.7 g/cm3
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.