Which is harder obsidian or plain regular rock?

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago

Updated: 8/20/2019

Impossible to say, not knowing the definition of plain regular rock.

There are some rocks harder than obsidian, while many are softer.

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∙ 13y ago

What else can I help you with?

How does a regular rock turn into obsidian?

If a rock gains enough heat and then is cooled suddenly enough it turns into 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.

What is the obsidian rock type?

Obsidian is an extrusive felsic igneous rock.

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 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 is dark glassy volcanic rock called?

obsidian

What group does obsidian belong to?

Obsidian is in the Igneous rock group.

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