A Rock Is Lively
There are three kinds of rock: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.
metamorphic
Igneous Rocks
Snowflake obsidian ( with inclusions of the mineral cristobalite)
Rainbow obsidian
Red mahogany obsidian
Silver sheen obsidian
Midnight lace obsidian
Pumpkin obsidian
“Apache tears” obsidian
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Igneous rocks are divided into two types — volcanic rock (extrusive) and plutonic rock (intrusive) — depending on where the magma cools.
Volcanic or extrusive rock
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Associated minerals that find their origin in igneous rocks:
Beryl
Chrysoberyl
Corundum
Diamond
Feldspar
Peridot
Quartz
Spinel
Topaz
Tourmaline
Zircon
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