Obsidian

Description
A piece of black polished obsidian. It has a smooth texture and is shiny.
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Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass. It is a form of Rhyolite. It is formed when the erupting lava cools rapidly and does not have many gas bubbles.
Accession number
A100.728
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