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Obsidian

/ɒbˈsɪd.i.ən/noun
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Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass formed from the rapid cooling of lava, resulting in a smooth, dark, and often glassy texture that's incredibly hard and brittle. Beyond its geological origins, it's historically valued for crafting razor-sharp tools and weapons, and in contemporary contexts, it's adopted in tech for software applications and in alternative medicine for its purported healing properties.

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