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Properties of Obsidian and Sovite

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Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

5-5.53
1 7
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Grain Size

-
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Streak

White
White

Porosity

Very Less Porous
Less Porous

Luster

Vitreous
Subvitreous to Dull

Compressive Strength

0.15 N/mm2195.00 N/mm2
0.15 450
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Cleavage

-
-

Toughness

-
1

Specific Gravity

2.6-2.72.86-2.87
0 8.4
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Transparency

Translucent
Opaque

Density

2.6 g/cm32.84-2.86 g/cm3
0 1400
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Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.84 kJ/Kg K
0.14 3.2
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Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Obsidian vs Sovite Properties

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