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Properties of Obsidian and Travertine

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
 
3-4
Fine Grained
Splintery
White
Highly Porous
Dull to Pearly
80.00 N/mm2
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1
1.68
Opaque
2.71 g/cm3
1.09 kJ/Kg K
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Obsidian vs Travertine Properties

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