🔥Shooting a solid ball of obsidian produces cracks and layers similar to solid glass.
💥The obsidian remains intact on the front but cracks and shears on the back.
🔫Different calibers are used to shoot the obsidian, with the 556 bullet causing the most damage.
🌫️The obsidian turns into powder when hit by high-speed bullets.
💡The physics of the obsidian's cracking and shearing are still not fully understood.
What is obsidian?
—Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass formed from rapid cooling of lava.
Why does the obsidian crack and shear when shot?
—The force of the bullet impacts the obsidian, causing it to fracture and shear along natural weak points within the glass-like structure.
Why does the obsidian remain intact on the front but crack on the back?
—The front of the obsidian absorbs the impact of the bullet, while the back of the obsidian experiences the force and pressure concentrated in a smaller area, resulting in cracks and shearing.
What calibers were used to shoot the obsidian?
—Various calibers were used, including a 22 long rifle, 9mm, 357 magnum, 45 long colt, 12 gauge slug, and 5.56mm.
Why is the obsidian turned into powder?
—The high velocity and force of the bullets cause the obsidian to fracture and disintegrate, turning it into powder.
00:03Demolition Ranch introduces the video by discussing shooting a solid ball of obsidian.
04:01The video begins with the shooting of the obsidian using a 22 long rifle, 9mm, and other calibers.
08:42The obsidian shows cracking and shearing as the bullets impact the glass-like structure.
11:28A 12 gauge slug is used to shoot the obsidian, resulting in more damage.
12:45The obsidian disintegrates into powder due to the impact of the bullets.
