Properties of Tuff and Obsidian
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Not Applicable
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Porosity
Highly Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous to Dull
Vitreous
Cleavage
Not Available
Non-Existent
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.73
2.6-2.7
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent
Density
1-1.8 g/cm3
2.6 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Tuff vs Obsidian Properties
Properties of Tuff and Obsidian play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Tuff vs Obsidian properties, get to know more about Tuff 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 Tuff and Obsidian.