Properties of Obsidian and Turbidite
Grain Size
Not Applicable
Fine to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Splintery
Streak
White
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Disjunctive
Toughness
Not Available
2.4
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
2.46-2.73
Transparency
Translucent
Opaque
Density
2.6 g/cm3
1.6-2.5 g/cm3
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.