Properties of Trachyte and Obsidian

Trachyte

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

Fine Grained

Not Applicable

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Metallic

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

150.00 N/mm²0.15 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.72.6-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.43-2.45 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, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Trachyte vs Obsidian Properties

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