Is Obsidian a real thing?

Obsidian is an "extrusive” rock, which means it is made from magma that erupted out of a volcano. If it was an igneous rock that formed from magma underground and did not erupt, it would have been called an "intrusive" rock.
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Does obsidian exist in real life?

Some of the best-known occurrences of obsidian are at Mount Hekla in Iceland, the Eolie Islands off the coast of Italy, and Obsidian Cliff in Yellowstone National Park, U.S. Most obsidian is found in association with volcanic rocks and forms the upper portion of rhyolitic lava flows, though it can also occur as thin ...
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Where is obsidian found in real life?

Obsidian can be found all over the world in areas with volcanic activity. For example, significant deposits of obsidian can be found in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, Argentina, Chile, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Iceland, Russia, New Zealand, Japan, and Kenya.
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Is obsidian worth anything?

Large pieces of black obsidian can cost hundreds of dollars. This is not the most valuable gemstone, but it's more valuable than some. Generally speaking, a small piece of real obsidian can range from $2-100 depending on the quality, carat, and processing it's gone through.
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Is obsidian toxic?

Is Obsidian Dangerous? While obsidian is powerful, it is not dangerous. The only potential; danger that comes from this particular stone is in its rough form because it can have very sharp edges. In the past it has been used for blades and heads of arrows, but beyond this it is a safe stone for the most part.
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Is there fake obsidian?

Obsidian. This can be a particularly insipid fake; true Obsidian is volcanic glass, which is obviously quite similar to man-made glass, both in appearance and composition. Some pieces are easy to identify as fakes – primarily due to their clarity. A clear glass ball is definitely not Obsidian, unless it costs a lot!
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Is obsidian rare?

Occurrence of Obsidian

It is confined to areas of geologically recent volcanic activity. Obsidian older than a few million years is rare because the glassy rock is rapidly destroyed or altered by weathering, heat, or other processes.
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Is obsidian stronger than diamond?

It is 3 times sharper than diamond and between 500-1000 times sharper than a razor or a surgeon's steel blade resulting in easier incisions and fewer microscopic ragged tissue cuts.
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Is pink obsidian real?

Rainbow obsidian found at the Rainbow Mine and Middle Fork Davis Creek is sought after for its colorful sheen. Pink obsidian from Pink Lady, and the bundles of obsidian needles from the Needles Mine are the most popular.
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Does obsidian melt in lava?

Obsidian is literally, cool lava. Netherite gear already has the properties to not burn in lava, so why not make obsidian immune as well? It's just frustrating to mine obsidian for a relatively long time and half of it falls to the lower layer of lava and ends up burning.
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What is rainbow obsidian?

Rainbow Obsidian was formed when lava once cooled at different times, and captured Magnetite nanoparticles within these layers. The Magnetite nanoparticles cause multicolored iridescence that shines bright when any light hits it.
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Can you melt obsidian?

Obsidian doesn't have a particular chemical formula. It is a mixture. So there is no definite melting point.
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Can you break obsidian IRL?

Weapons are not made from it and it is very hard to break. In reality, obsidian is easily broken by human action and can also be worn down by the weather.
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What can crying obsidian do?

Crying obsidian is a luminous variant of obsidian that can be used to craft a respawn anchor and produces purple particles when placed.
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Can obsidian cut atoms?

Since obsidian will fracture down to a single atom, it is claimed to have a cutting edge five hundred times sharper than the sharpest steel blade, and under a high magnification microscope an obsidian blade still appears smooth, whereas a steel blade has a saw like edge.
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What is the strongest thing in the world 2021?

The World's Strongest Stuff
  • Diamond. Unmatched in its ability to resist being scratched, this much-loved gemstone ranks the highest in terms of hardness. ...
  • Graphene. ...
  • Spider silk. ...
  • Carbon/carbon composite. ...
  • Silicon carbide. ...
  • Nickel-based super-alloys.
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Can obsidian cut through diamond?

Obsidian -- a type of volcanic glass -- can produce cutting edges many times finer than even the best steel scalpels. At 30 angstroms -- a unit of measurement equal to one hundred millionth of a centimetre -- an obsidian scalpel can equal diamond in the fineness of its edge.
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Is Crying obsidian real?

Crying obsidian is a decorative block that is used to create respawn anchors. They appear like purple blocks and these blocks produce purple dripping particles as if it is "crying".
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How much money is obsidian?

The price of obsidian varies between $2.00 and $100.00. For unprocessed obsidian, the wholesale value is between $5.00 and $10.00 per kilogram.
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Who should not wear obsidian?

Wearing Black Obsidian jewelry is not recommended for people under the age of 16 or over 70. It is also not recommended for people who have high blood pressure or are prone to anxiety, as it is believed to intensify these conditions.
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Is colored obsidian real?

Black is obsidian's most common color. It can be brown, tan, or green, though. Obsidian may rarely be blue, red, orange, or yellow. Obsidian with multicolored iridescence caused by inclusions of magnetite nanoparticles “caused mainly by trace elements or inclusions”.
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Is obsidian a crystal?

Obsidian is mineral-like, but not a true mineral because, as a glass, it is not crystalline; in addition, its composition is too variable to be classified as a mineral. It is sometimes classified as a mineraloid.
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Can I wear black obsidian bracelet while sleeping?

Can I wear a black obsidian bracelet while sleeping? Yes, you can wear a black obsidian bracelet while sleeping.
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