Rhyolite

Obsidian

Properties of Rhyolite and Obsidian

Rhyolite

Obsidian

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

5-5.5

1.1.2 Grain Size

Large and Coarse Grained

Not Applicable

1.1.3 Fracture

Sub-conchoidal

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Colorless

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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140.00 N/mm²

Rank: 15 (Overall)▶

0.15 N/mm²

Rank: 33 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.65-2.67

2.6-2.7

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.4-2.6 g/cm³

2.6 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 10 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Rhyolite vs Obsidian Properties

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