Properties of Pantellerite and Obsidian

Pantellerite

Obsidian

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-75-5.5

1 7

1.1.3 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Not Applicable

1.1.5 Fracture

Sub-conchoidal

Conchoidal

1.1.7 Streak

Unknown

White

1.2.2 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.2.4 Luster

Earthy

Vitreous

1.2.5 Compressive Strength

NA0.15 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.3.2 Cleavage

Conchoidal

Non-Existent

1.3.3 Toughness

Not Available

1.3.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.6-2.7

0 8.4

1.3.5 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Translucent

1.3.6 Density

Not Available2.6 g/cm³

0 1400

1.4 Thermal Properties

1.4.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.4.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Pantellerite vs Obsidian Properties

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