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obsidian (en)  

Definition

  • Obsidian, natural glass of volcanic origin that is formed by the rapid cooling of viscous lava. Obsidian is extremely rich in silica, low in water, and has a chemical composition similar to rhyolite.

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Source

  • Encyclopaedia Britannica - https://www.britannica.com/science/obsidian

Editorial note

  • 5.1

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https://vocabs.acdh.oeaw.ac.at/defcthesaurus/obsidian/3.2

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