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Obsidian is valued for its use in making sharp tools and weapons due to its conchoidal fracture, which creates razor-sharp edges when fractured. It also has cultural and spiritual significance, being used in ancient rituals and ceremonies by various cultures. Additionally, obsidian is used in modern times for surgical scalpels and in some specialized glass applications.
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What is the common name for obsidian rock?
The common name for obsidian rock is volcanic glass.
Which rock is igneous and is black?
obsidian rock
Does obsidian rock float?
No, obsidian rock does not float as it is a dense and heavy igneous rock formed from cooled lava. Its high density causes it to sink in water.
What rock is formed by cooled lava?
Igneous rock.(obsidian)
What igneous rock is greenish black?
It is obsidian.
Is obsidian metamorphic igneous or sedimentary?
Obsidian is an igneous rock.
What does rock group does obsidian belong to?
Obsidian is in the Igneous rock group.
Is obsidian extrusive rock?
No. Obsidian is volcanic glass. Glass is amorphous and thus noncrystalline.
Is volcanic rock obsidian?
No. Obsidian is just one of many types of volcanic rock.
Teotihuacan is famous for artifacts made from?
Volcanic rock.
What is the obsidian rock type?
Obsidian is an extrusive felsic igneous rock.
What is the common name for obsidian rock?
The common name for obsidian rock is volcanic glass.
Dark igneous rock formed from lava?
obsidian obsidian
Is obsidian an igneous rock?
Obsidian is an igneous rock.So the answer is YES.
What group does obsidian belong to?
Obsidian is in the Igneous rock group.
What is dark glassy volcanic rock called?
obsidian
What kind or rock is obsidian?
It is an igneous rock
