Properties of Obsidian and Turbidite

Obsidian

Turbidite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-5.53

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Not Applicable

Fine to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

0.15 N/mm²200.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Disjunctive

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.4

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.72.46-2.73

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6 g/cm³1.6-2.5 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant

Obsidian vs Turbidite Properties

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