Properties of Rhyodacite and Obsidian

Rhyodacite

Obsidian

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-65-5.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Not Applicable

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Greasy to Dull

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

200.50 N/mm²0.15 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.34-2.402.6-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.6 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

1.12 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Rhyodacite vs Obsidian Properties

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