Scoria

Obsidian

Properties of Scoria and Obsidian

Scoria

Obsidian

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-6

5-5.5

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Not Applicable

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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0.15 N/mm²

Rank: 33 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

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2.6-2.7

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

Not Available

2.6 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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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, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Scoria vs Obsidian Properties

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