Properties of Obsidian and Pantellerite
Grain Size
Not Applicable
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Sub-conchoidal
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Conchoidal
Toughness
Not Available
2
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
Not Available
Transparency
Translucent
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.6 g/cm3
Not Available
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
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.