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Sovite
Sovite

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Properties of Sovite and Obsidian

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Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

35-5.5
1 7
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Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Streak

White
White

Porosity

Less Porous
Very Less Porous

Luster

Subvitreous to Dull
Vitreous

Compressive Strength

195.00 N/mm20.15 N/mm2
0.15 450
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Cleavage

-
-

Toughness

1
-

Specific Gravity

2.86-2.872.6-2.7
0 8.4
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Transparency

Opaque
Translucent

Density

2.84-2.86 g/cm32.6 g/cm3
0 1400
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Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K
0.14 3.2
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Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Sovite vs Obsidian Properties

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