Travertine

Obsidian

Properties of Travertine and Obsidian

Travertine

Obsidian

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-4

5-5.5

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Not Applicable

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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80.00 N/mm²

Rank: 23 (Overall)▶

0.15 N/mm²

Rank: 33 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

1.68

2.6-2.7

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.71 g/cm³

2.6 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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1.09 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 8 (Overall)▶

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 10 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Travertine vs Obsidian Properties

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