Properties of Obsidian and Tachylite

Obsidian

Tachylite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-5.55.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Not Applicable

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Vermilion

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Resinous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

0.15 N/mm²206.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.72.4

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6 g/cm³3.058 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.56 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Obsidian vs Tachylite Properties

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