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No, not unless it is somehow shaped into a form that displaces less water than it's mass. Obsidian is volcanic glass, glass is much denser than water, therefore sinks.
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Will a obsidian rock float on water?
No it will not.
What is a glassy rock?
Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic form of glass.
Are obsidian rocks rare?
Obsidian is a fairly common and has little collector value. The only Obsidian that has a bit more value is Rainbow Obsidian. Which is still fairly common.
What is the difference between basalt and obsidian?
obsidian is smooth but not basalt
What are very smooth rocks called?
obsidian obsidian
Does obsidian rock float?
no
Will a obsidian rock float on water?
No it will not.
Does obsidian sink or float?
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Can obsidian float on water?
Obsidian cannot float on water. It has a specific gravity about 2.5, meaning it is about two and one-half times as heavy as water and will sink if immersed.
What is the density of a piece of obsidian that has a mass of 239.2 g and volume of 92cm?
Yes, obsidian is dense. It is, therefore, heavy (compared to Pumice, which can float).
What is a glassy rock?
Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic form of glass.
A black rock formed from cooled lava?
Obsidian
What is a type of obsidian?
Mahogany Obsidian
Is obsidian malleable?
No. Obsidian is brittle.
Is obsidian a diamond?
No. Obsidian is natural glass, mostly silica. Obsidian is of volcanic origin.
What are the minerals in obsidian?
Obsidian is, itself, a mineral.
Is obsidian glass?
Obsidian is a natural glass.
