Properties of Obsidian and Pantellerite

Obsidian

Pantellerite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-5.56-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Not Applicable

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Sub-conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Unknown

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

0.15 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Conchoidal

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.7Not Available

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Translucent to 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 Pantellerite Properties

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