Meaning Of The Word Obsidian

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What's The Definition Of Obsidian?

obsidian in American English
a hard, usually dark-colored or black volcanic glass with conchoidal fracture, often used as a gem
noun: a volcanic glass similar in composition to granite, usually dark but transparent in thin pieces, and having a good conchoidal fracture

obsidian in British English
noun: a dark volcanic glass formed by very rapid solidification of lava

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