Properties of Shoshonite and Obsidian

Shoshonite

Obsidian

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

65-5.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Not Applicable

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA0.15 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

1.6

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.982.6-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.9-3 g/cm³2.6 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Shoshonite vs Obsidian Properties

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