Properties of Turbidite and Obsidian

Turbidite

Obsidian

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

35-5.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Coarse Grained

Not Applicable

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Metallic

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

200.00 N/mm²0.15 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Disjunctive

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

2.4

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.46-2.732.6-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

1.6-2.5 g/cm³2.6 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Turbidite vs Obsidian Properties

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