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Obsidian is volcanic glass, derived from the quick cooling of high silica lava.

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What is the origin Obsidian?

The origin is from medievil english. By the way, obsidian is a black mineral.


Is it possible to forge a sword out of obsidian?

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Is obsidian a diamond?

No, obsidian and diamond are two different materials. Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass, while diamond is a crystalline form of carbon. They differ in composition, appearance, and properties.


What is sometimes known as volcanic glass?

Obsidian is a glass of volcanic origin.


Is obsidian rock or gemstone?

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How many books are there in the series following obsidian by Jennifer l armentrout?

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How sharp is obsidian?

Obsidian fragments are known to have some of the sharpest edges possible.


What is the same about granite and obsidian?

Obsidian and granite are both igneous rocks. Obsidian is of extrusive origin (which means the magma cooled quickly) and has a glassy texture. Granite is of intrusive origin (which means the magma cooled slowly) and is phaneritic, or coarse grained.y


How do you make a obsidian gate in minecraft?

i don't think it's possible because pistons can't push or pull (with sticky pistons) obsidian and bedrock.( i tried to do it to make a bank vault)


Does obsidian have a large grain size or a small grain?

Obsidian has a small grain size due to its volcanic origin, which means that it cools quickly and does not have time to form large crystals. It is typically fine-grained and exhibits a glassy appearance.


Is obsidian malleable?

No. Obsidian is brittle.


What is a type of obsidian?

One type of obsidian is snowflake obsidian, which is black with white mineral inclusions that resemble snowflakes.