Obsidian is a volcanic glass, so the main component is silica. It is 70-75% SiO2,
plus MgO, Fe3O4.
Mainly from molten granite, carbonated basalt and quartz for shininess.
No, obsidian is volcanic glass.
Obsidian is an igneous rock that technically is not composed of minerals. It is a natural glass.
Volcanic rock.
!I think there is quarts, but I only think.
how is obsidian dependent on minerals
Obsidian is an igneous rock. Rocks are not man-made. Man-made substances that are similar to rock include concrete and cement.
Granite is a coarse grained igneous rock without Pyroxene.
Obsidian rocks are formed from minerals underground in places like the earth's core and volcanoes. They require heat and pressure, which squishes the minerals together to form a rock. There is air trapped inside the rock when it is formed, which creates the bubbles, or "holes" inside the rock if you look at one. When I find out more about it, then I will let you know more about it.
Obsidian is, itself, a mineral.
Not all rocks are made of minerals. Rocks can be composed of minerals or can be made up of organic materials like shells, fossils, or volcanic glass. Some rocks, like coal or obsidian, do not contain minerals but are still considered rocks.
Igneoous rock is made from cooling of magma. Obsidian is a classic example of igneous rock.
There are a couple examples. Coal is a rock, but it is organic and so does not contain minerals. Obsidian and pumice are both varieties of volcanic glass. Since they lack a crystal structure, they are not composed of minerals