Properties of Obsidian and Mylonite

Obsidian

Mylonite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-5.53-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Not Applicable

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

0.15 N/mm²1.28 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Conchoidal

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.72.97-3.05

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6 g/cm³2.6-4.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K1.50 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.5.1 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Obsidian vs Mylonite Properties

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