Properties of Obsidian and Travertine

Obsidian

Travertine

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-5.53-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Not Applicable

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Dull to Pearly

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

0.15 N/mm²80.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.71.68

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6 g/cm³2.71 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K1.09 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

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.