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What kind of igneous rock is obsidian?
Obsidian is an igneous rock. However it differs from other rocks because it contains no minerals. It consists of natural glass, which is not a mineral because it has no crystal structure.Answers from McDougal Littell, Earth Science book
Do Glassy igneous rocks form when magma cools so slowly that mineral crystals cannot grow?
No, glassy igneous rocks form when magma cools so quickly that mineral crystals do not have time to form. This rapid cooling prevents the atoms in the magma from arranging themselves into a crystalline structure, resulting in an amorphous, glassy texture.
Smooth glassy rock that is formed when lava cools?
Obsidian
Name 4 kinds of igneous rocks?
Examples of igneous rocks are pumice, obsidian, basalt, and rhyolite.
Are igneous rocks smooth?
They may be smooth and others may be rough. Smoothness/roughness is not a defining characteristic for igneous rocks.
What are rocks that have a glassy texture called?
Obsidian
Some extrusive igneous rocks such as obsidian are glassy because they are what?
They cool to quickly for crystals to form.
What kind of igneous rock is obsidian?
Obsidian is an igneous rock. However it differs from other rocks because it contains no minerals. It consists of natural glass, which is not a mineral because it has no crystal structure.Answers from McDougal Littell, Earth Science book
Some extrusive igneous rocks such as obsidian are glassy because they?
cool too quickly for mineral grains to form, resulting in a non-crystalline structure.
Why is a igneous rock appear smooth and glassy?
Some igneous rocks are very smooth and glassy (obsidian) while others have a very rough texture, such as the rocks used on the bottom of a propane gas grill. They are all formed from lava, but the glassy rocks cooled so fast that crystals did not have a chance to form. The rougher rocks cooled more slowly, allowing larger crystals to form--Slower cooling = larger crystals = rougher texture.
What is an extrusive igneous rock that is actually glass?
Obsidian is an extrusive igneous rock that forms when lava cools quickly and solidifies into a glass-like material without crystal formation. It is typically black in color and has a smooth, glassy texture due to its rapid cooling process.
What is a glassy rock?
Glassy rocks are rocks that have cooled and solidified quickly, without forming crystals. This rapid cooling prevents mineral crystals from growing, resulting in a smooth and glass-like texture. Obsidian and pumice are examples of glassy rocks.
Do Glassy igneous rocks form when magma cools so slowly that mineral crystals cannot grow?
No, glassy igneous rocks form when magma cools so quickly that mineral crystals do not have time to form. This rapid cooling prevents the atoms in the magma from arranging themselves into a crystalline structure, resulting in an amorphous, glassy texture.
Smooth glassy rock that is formed when lava cools?
Obsidian
Name 4 kinds of igneous rocks?
Examples of igneous rocks are pumice, obsidian, basalt, and rhyolite.
How some extrusive igneous rocks such as obsidian are glassy is because they?
cool very quickly, preventing mineral crystals from forming. This rapid cooling process solidifies the lava before crystals have a chance to develop, resulting in a smooth, glassy texture. The lack of mineral crystals gives obsidian its unique appearance and properties.
Are igneous rocks smooth?
They may be smooth and others may be rough. Smoothness/roughness is not a defining characteristic for igneous rocks.
