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Igneous Rocks

Question 2 • LVA-Earth and Space Science - FALL

The texture of obsidian, shown below, is best described as glassy.Why does obsidian contain few or no mineral grains?

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Obsidian contains few or no mineral grains because its lava cooled so rapidly that there was not enough time for mineral crystals to form. Instead, the lava solidified as volcanic glass.

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