Obsidian is usually jet black. However it can also be green, brown, red, blue, yellow or orange due to light inclusions or trace elements. It is an igneous rock that results from lava cooling, streaks can be of any colour depending on the point of origin
Streak color is determined by scraping the mineral across a a streak plate, (which is made of unglazed porcelain), and then observing the color of the streak, which is left on the plate. Note that some minerals do not leave a streak, as they are too hard. Thus, it is important to learn other identification methods, to use in conjunction with streak color, in order to identify minerals.
Obsidian is a type of black glass.
white
silver or white
? Wholesale $.50 A Lb. ? Retail $1.00 - $12.00 a Lb. Obsidian is glass, and the value depends on the color it is and the type it is
Obsidian typically exhibits a streak that is white to very light brown in color.
its streak is white.
Probably white because of the high silicon dioxide content.
Obsidian, although not a true mineral, should exhibit a white streak.
the streak color is Dark Green
Perlite does not have a streak color because it is a volcanic glass that does not leave a streak on a streak plate.
The streak color of calcite is white.
The streak color of calcite is white.
Streak refers to the color of a mineral in powder form.
the color of the streak for dolomite is white
there is no name for the color, but there is the "streak" of a mineral, meaning the color of its streak.
Obsidian is a type of volcanic glass that forms when molten lava cools rapidly. It typically appears black, but streaks of other colors, such as red, brown, or green, can be present within the rock due to impurities.