Properties of Trachyandesite and Obsidian

Trachyandesite

Obsidian

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

4-55-5.5

1 7

2.3.1 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Not Applicable

2.4.1 Fracture

Conchoidal

2.4.3 Streak

Light to dark brown

White

2.4.6 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

2.4.8 Luster

Earthy

Vitreous

2.4.10 Compressive Strength

37.40 N/mm²0.15 N/mm²

0.15 450

6.1.2 Cleavage

Perfect

Non-Existent

6.1.3 Toughness

2.3

Not Available

6.1.4 Specific Gravity

2.8-32.6-2.7

0 8.4

6.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

6.1.12 Density

2.9-3.1 g/cm³2.6 g/cm³

0 1400

6.2 Thermal Properties

6.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

6.3.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Trachyandesite vs Obsidian Properties

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