Properties of Siltstone and Obsidian
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Not Applicable
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Porosity
Highly Porous
Very Less Porous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Not Available
Non-Existent
Toughness
2.6
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.54-2.73
2.6-2.7
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent
Density
2.6-2.7 g/cm3
2.6 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Siltstone vs Obsidian Properties
Properties of Siltstone and Obsidian play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Siltstone vs Obsidian properties, get to know more about Siltstone 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 Siltstone and Obsidian.