menu-iconExamlexExamLexServices

Discover

Ask a Question
  1. All Topics
  2. Topic
    Geology/Geography/Oceanography/Atmospheric Sciences
  3. Study Set
    Geology
  4. Exam
    Exam 3: Igneous Rocks and Processes
  5. Question
    Obsidian Is Dark- Colored Because of Its
Solved

Obsidian Is Dark- Colored Because of Its

Question 23

Question 23

Multiple Choice

Obsidian is dark- colored because of its:


A) high concentrations of amphibole.
B) high concentration of iron and magnesium.
C) because it is a mafic rock.
D) minute iron minerals scattered throughout the glass.

Correct Answer:

verifed

Verified

Unlock this answer now
Get Access to more Verified Answers free of charge

Related Questions

Q18: Why do the terms aphanitic or phaneritic

Q19: A phaneritic rock containing a relatively high

Q20: Describe how the factors of heat, pressure,

Q21: At the Earth's surface, the mineral albite

Q22: All of the following are differences between

Q24: All of the following represent typical tectonic

Q25: The geothermal gradient describes how:<br>A) pressure increases

Q26: The temperature at which a mineral melts:<br>A)

Q27: Where are most igneous rocks found?<br>A) Either

Q28: The rocks that make up the oceanic

Examlex

ExamLex

About UsContact UsPerks CenterHomeschoolingTest Prep

Work With Us

Campus RepresentativeInfluencers

Links

FaqPricingChrome Extension

Download The App

Get App StoreGet Google Play

Policies

Privacy PolicyTerms of ServiceHonor CodeCommunity Guidelines

Scan To Download

qr-code

Copyright © (2026) ExamLex LLC.

Privacy PolicyTerms Of ServiceHonor CodeCommunity Guidelines