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Obsidian is a volcanic or igneous rock. It is formed when lava dries up.

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How is obsidian glass made?

Obsidian, or "volcanic glass," is made when molten rock comes out of a volcano and cools so quickly that no crystalline structure has time to form. This makes obsidian an extrusive igneous rock. The cooling occurs right at the surface.


How is obsidian and coal rock alike?

Obsidian and coal are both types of rocks formed through natural processes. However, obsidian is an igneous rock formed from volcanic activity, while coal is a sedimentary rock formed from the compression of plant material over millions of years. Both rocks have been valuable resources to human civilizations throughout history.


What do a coal rock and a obsidian rock have in common?

Both coal and obsidian are types of rocks that are formed from cooling molten material. However, coal is primarily composed of organic matter such as plant material, while obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass with a dark color and smooth texture.


What is the difference between obsidian and coal?

Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass formed from rapidly cooling lava, while coal is a sedimentary rock made from compressed plant matter. Obsidian is usually black or dark in color and has a glassy texture, whereas coal is black or brown and can be shiny or dull depending on the type. Observably, obsidian is formed from volcanic activity, while coal is formed over millions of years from plant decomposition.


How does Obsidian react to an acid?

Obsidian does not react with acid. Igneous rocks in general rarely react with acid.