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Obsidian

Type: Volcanic Glass (Amorphous) Chemical Formula: SiO₂ with iron and magnesium Hardness: ~5 – 5.5 on the Mohs scale Color: Most commonly black, but also found in rainbow, snowflake, mahogany, gold, and silver varieties. Element: Water (水)
Type: Volcanic Glass (Amorphous) Chemical Formula: SiO₂ with iron and magnesium Hardness: ~5 5.5 on the Mohs scale Color: Most commonly black, but also found in rainbow, snowflake, mahogany, gold, and silver varieties. Element: Water (水)
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