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Will obsidian flake in your hand?
Obsidian is a natural glass that can form sharp edges when broken, known as obsidian flakes. However, whether it flakes in your hand would depend on the force applied and the specific condition of the obsidian. Generally, obsidian will flake if enough pressure is applied to break it.
How is an obsidian scalpel similar to the stone tools used by early humans?
An obsidian scalpel is constructed exactly the same way the early humans made stone knives. A skill stoneworker uses a pressure flaking technique to force a small flake of obsidian from a larger stone. The flake is examined to see if it is a suitable shape for a blade - if not the flake is discarded and the stoneworker gets another flake from the stone. Although very sharp the obsidian blade is very thin and cannot withstand lateral force on the blade. Surgeons must be very careful to cut only soft tissues with the obsidian scalpel. Attempting to cut or scrape bone could result in breakage, which could leave obsidian flakes inside the patient.
Use a sentence with the word flake?
I can give you several sentences.The snow flake melted instantly.I found a flake of obsidian on the ground.That rock will flake easily when struck.You could also use the slang meaning of someone who is eccentric or odd. "That fellow is a real flake!"
What rock is orange in color that has small flat streaks of obsidian?
It is rare but obsidian can be blue, green, red, orange or yellow. I have an orange one with yellow swirls. Geology.com confirms my assertion.
What color is an obsidian rock?
obsidian rocks are red and black also sometimes orange
How much does one flake of gold cost?
That depends on the purity and weight of the flake.
Why is obsidian sharp?
Well it is a tool/rock made from volcanic glass. The Aztec used it a lot to build statues and shelter. Obsidian is well suited to 'flaking" or "napping" which is the art of creating a sharp edge. Obsidian will flake down to a molecular edge, being a type of naturally occurring glass it is high on the hardness scale. Even today, some surgical scalpel tips are fabricated from obsidian.
How much is a flake?
The price of a flake can vary depending on the location, but on average, it costs around $2-$4.
What is required for a goldfish to retain its gold color?
You can buy special flake food designed to keep goldfish orange.
How much does a flake of red pepper weigh in grams?
A flake of red pepper typically weighs around 0.5 grams.
How much does a flake bar weigh?
32 grams.
Why is obsidian black?
Well it is a tool/rock made from volcanic glass. The Aztec used it a lot to build statues and shelter. Obsidian is well suited to 'flaking" or "napping" which is the art of creating a sharp edge. Obsidian will flake down to a molecular edge, being a type of naturally occurring glass it is high on the hardness scale. Even today, some surgical scalpel tips are fabricated from obsidian.
