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Obsidian

The Natural Glass

A species of Volcanic Glass

Known for its glassy texture and sharp edges, obsidian has been used for tools since ancient times.

Hardness :

5 - 5.5

Density :

2.4 g/cm³

general info about the rock

Physical Properties of Crackle Quartz

luster

Vitreous

diaphaneity

Opaque

colors

Black, Brown, Green

magnetism

Non-magnetic

tenacity

Brittle

cleavage

None

fracture

Conchoidal

streak

Black

crystalSystem

Amorphous

hardness

5 - 5.5

density

2.4 g/cm³

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