Properties of Travertine and Obsidian
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Not Applicable
Fracture
Splintery
Conchoidal
Porosity
Highly Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Dull to Pearly
Vitreous
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Non-Existent
Toughness
1
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.68
2.6-2.7
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent
Density
2.71 g/cm3
2.6 g/cm3
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.