
The identification of glassy rocks is quite easy. There is only one! First examine your rock for signs of concoidal fracture. It should be very apparent. Your glass should also be massive, not granular. Furthermore, most volcanic glass has a distinctly dark gray or black tint. If your sample does not match this description, Go Back to the previous step.
| Glassy, black, concoidal fracture (CLICK HERE) |
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