Properties of Obsidian and Pegmatite
Grain Size
Not Applicable
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Perfect
Toughness
Not Available
2.1
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
2.6-2.63
Transparency
Translucent
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.6 g/cm3
2.6-2.65 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Obsidian vs Pegmatite Properties
Properties of Obsidian and Pegmatite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Obsidian vs Pegmatite properties, get to know more about Obsidian Definition and Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite.