Is obsidian agate?

Obsidian is not agate. Obsidian is darker in color. In the absence of strong light, it presents moving bubbles inside, which is difficult for the naked eye to see. The texture of black agate has no obvious oval ring, and the texture is similar to that of glass. After breaking, the section is shell-shaped and very sharp.

Obsidian is not agate. Obsidian is not agate. Obsidian is darker in color. Without strong light, there will be moving bubbles inside, which are difficult to see with the naked eye. Moreover, the texture of black agate has no obvious oval ring shape, and the surface is not as shiny as agate.

Obsidian has no transparency and belongs to one of the common black gems. Obsidian is decorative and can be used as a handicraft after processing. In addition, obsidian also has the characteristics of glass. After it is broken, its cross section is shell-shaped and very sharp.

Obsidian is an amorphous gem, and its main component is silica. Obsidian is mainly distributed in areas with frequent volcanic activities, such as Japan and Hawaii, and it is also produced in areas with more volcanic eruptions such as Iceland, Mexico and Guatemala.