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Properties of Obsidian and Picrite

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Properties

Hardness

Grain Size

Fracture

Streak

Porosity

Luster

Compressive Strength

Cleavage

Toughness

Specific Gravity

Transparency

Density

Specific Heat Capacity

Resistance

 
5-5.5
-
Conchoidal
White
Very Less Porous
Vitreous
0.15 N/mm2
-
-
2.6-2.7
Translucent
2.6 g/cm3
0.92 kJ/Kg K
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
 
6.8
Fine Grained
Uneven
White, Greenish White or Grey
Less Porous
Subvitreous to Dull
189.00 N/mm2
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2.1
2.75-2.92
Opaque
1.5-2.5 g/cm3
0.88 kJ/Kg K
Heat Resistant

Obsidian vs Picrite Properties

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