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'''Obsidian''' is a naturally occurring volcanic glass formed when lava extruded from a volcano cools rapidly with minimal crystal growth. It is hard, brittle, and amorphous, and it is an igneous rock. Obsidian has been used to craft cutting and piercing tools.
'''Obsidian''' is a naturally occurring volcanic glass formed when lava extruded from a volcano cools rapidly with minimal crystal growth. It is hard, brittle, and amorphous, and it is an igneous rock. Obsidian has been used to craft cutting and piercing tools.
== See also ==
* [[Chisel]]
* [[Knife]]
* [[Spear]]


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 21:40, 28 August 2022

Obsidian tools from Tilkitepe, Turkey, 5th millennium BC.

Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass formed when lava extruded from a volcano cools rapidly with minimal crystal growth. It is hard, brittle, and amorphous, and it is an igneous rock. Obsidian has been used to craft cutting and piercing tools.

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