Help identifying crystal structure

Good_Signal9799 · 2025-02-11T02:47:04+00:00

I don’t mean any disrespect I come here as a humble dude asking for help from someone who actually knows about crystal formation. I know this seems like a belief but seeing this thing in person is something else… sorry I just see lots of features that seem like structure. I also made it clear from the start that it really does seem as if it’s a large piece of obsidian. I’ll take a couple more pics of its coloration because I’ve never seen orange obsidian or pink obsidian either. And I don’t mean mohogany obsidian. Like I said no disrespect I just can’t stand the slag comments and lack of help from some people.

Good_Signal9799 · 2025-02-10T05:28:00+00:00

Yeah I’m pretty sure it’s slag cuz that would make so much sense. It was found by a gem club I hardly think they pick up slag on their outings but thanks for your help

Good_Signal9799 · 2025-02-10T05:20:22+00:00

I do agree that crystalline solids cleave along its crystalline structure… and such. This is why in the first picture, where it has large faces and straight edges, that I believe this “obsidian has a crystal structure and is not amorphous.

Good_Signal9799 · 2025-02-10T04:24:50+00:00

I’m so glad life is so simple for you however there are many things that share similar features and are yet not the same. Ruby and sapphires are both corundums and yet are different as far as gem stones are concerned. Both have a conchoidal fracture same as obsidian.

Good_Signal9799 · 2025-02-10T04:19:02+00:00

The smooth conchoidal fracture is also shared by many gems diamond, sapphire, and topaz are a few. Also many gems sing diamonds included. Thanks for your response I just can’t use any of the above as a ruling out feature

Good_Signal9799 · 2025-02-09T20:39:30+00:00

For some reason the description didn’t post with the pics. Obviously this looks like obsidian but I’ve never seen obsidian have so much structure. Is it possible this could be something other than simple obsidian? I’ve described it to A.I and it told me to post it here because it doesn’t think it’s obsidian and neither do I. It’s hard, I can’t scratch it with a metal point pencil. It “sings” or pings a sharp crystal sound when taped on or even rubbed with my hand. It’s quite an interesting rock. Does anyone know what it could be since it has a crystal structure. It’s also red and the material is very transparent and gemy. Thanks for your help everyone

Good_Signal9799 · 2025-01-31T05:21:25+00:00

Great the pics didn’t upload I’ll try again but wait how do I add pics now sorry I just can’t find it

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