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Well it is a tool/rock made from volcanic glass. The Aztec used it a lot to build statues and shelter.
Obsidian is well suited to 'flaking" or "napping" which is the art of creating a sharp edge.
Obsidian will flake down to a molecular edge, being a type of naturally occurring glass it is high on the hardness scale.
Even today, some surgical scalpel tips are fabricated from obsidian.
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A smooth glassy black igneos rock?
The igneous rock you are describing is likely obsidian. Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass formed from the rapid cooling of molten lava. Its smooth, glassy texture and black color make it a popular material for decorative items and tools.
What is black that can get a dog black?
a black bear
What black spider lives in Georgia that looks like a black widow but is all black?
The black widow is the only spider in Georgia known to resemble a black widow but be entirely black. If you spot a black spider in Georgia that looks similar to a black widow but is completely black, it is likely a black widow spider. While rare, variations in color can occur within the species.
What is the color of a black dog?
Labradors are yellow, brown, black, and grey when they are over 4 years of age.
Where can you find a black lion?
Black lions do not exist. Black leopards and black jaguars, however, do exist.
What is a type of obsidian?
One type of obsidian is snowflake obsidian, which is black with white mineral inclusions that resemble snowflakes.
What is the scientific name for obsidian?
Other names for obsidian is Apache tears, volcanic glass, and Black obsidian.
What is the origin Obsidian?
The origin is from medievil english. By the way, obsidian is a black mineral.
What does obsidian mean in rocks and minerals?
Obsidian is black glass formed by volcanoes.
Was there a Pokemon obsidian black?
Not yet.
What color is an obsidian rock?
obsidian rocks are red and black also sometimes orange
What color is obsidian?
Obsidian is volcanic glass and is found in several colours including - black, grey, dark green, red, yellow and pink. mostly black It is also very sharp; it can be used to make knives
What rock is called black glass?
Obsidian.
What igneous rock is greenish black?
It is obsidian.
Obsidian is a what rock?
BLACK dumb nut
Can obsidian be clear?
In some very rare instances, obsidian can be nearly colorless, but normally it is brown to black.
Is obsidian natural gas?
Obsidian rock is simply cooled liquid magma or "lava". Obsidian rock is jet black with a very smooth texture and glossy appearance.
