Properties of Obsidian and Rhyolite
Grain Size
Not Applicable
Large and Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Sub-conchoidal
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Highly Porous
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
2
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
2.65-2.67
Transparency
Translucent
Opaque
Density
2.6 g/cm3
2.4-2.6 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Obsidian vs Rhyolite Properties
Properties of Obsidian and Rhyolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Obsidian vs Rhyolite properties, get to know more about Obsidian Definition and Rhyolite 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 Rhyolite.