obsidians
Black volcanic rocks
Obsidians is the plural of obsidian, a dark volcanic glass formed when lava cools rapidly.
The word rarely needs a plural since obsidian typically refers to the material itself rather than countable objects.
When pluralized, it usually describes distinct specimens or varieties: The museum displayed obsidians from different volcanic regions.
Striking stone to shape tools
- arrowheadsSharpened projectile tips
- bladesSharp flat cutting parts
- scrapersTools for stripping surfaces
- cutting toolsImplements for severing materials
sharp edges · pressure flaking · cores · microblades · projectile points · knives · awls · stone tools
Amorphous ignite rock
- igneous rockCrystallized molten material
- lavaErupted liquid stone
- rhyolitePale volcanic igneous rock
- pumiceLightweight volcanic abrasive
tuff · magma · silica · perlite · pitchstone · basalt · eruption · conchoidal fracture
Ornamental personal accessories
- cabochonsPolished, unfaceted gemstones
- beadsSmall pierced ornaments for stringing
- pendantsJewelry that hangs
- carvingsSculpted decorative shapes
gemstones · ornaments · sculptures · inlay · figurines · spheres · mirrors · lapidary
Fungible traded good
- luxury goodsCostly non-essential purchases
- long-distance tradeExchange between distant regions
- provenanceRecord of ownership
- trade routesPaths for exchanging goods
Teotihuacan · quarries · distribution networks · economic value · barter · tribute · archaeological evidence
Connecting to earth
- scryingVisionary surface-gazing
- divinationForetelling through mystical means
- black mirrorsUnlit digital displays
- crystal healingTherapeutic use of gemstones
metaphysical · energy work · chakras · shamanic · meditation · amulets · talismans · cleansing
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Striking stone to shape tools
- arrowheadsSharpened projectile tips
- bladesSharp flat cutting parts
- scrapersTools for stripping surfaces
sharp edges · cutting tools · pressure flaking · cores · microblades · projectile points · knives · awls · stone tools · percussion
volcanic glass
Amorphous ignite rock
- igneous rockCrystallized molten material
- lavaErupted liquid stone
- rhyolitePale volcanic igneous rock
pumice · tuff · magma · silica · perlite · pitchstone · basalt · eruption · conchoidal fracture · pyroclastic
jewelry
Ornamental personal accessories
- cabochonsPolished, unfaceted gemstones
- beadsSmall pierced ornaments for stringing
- pendantsJewelry that hangs
carvings · gemstones · ornaments · sculptures · inlay · figurines · spheres · mirrors · lapidary · collectibles
commodity
Fungible traded good
- luxury goodsCostly non-essential purchases
- long-distance tradeExchange between distant regions
- provenanceRecord of ownership
trade routes · Teotihuacan · quarries · distribution networks · economic value · barter · tribute · archaeological evidence
grounding
Connecting to earth
- scryingVisionary surface-gazing
- divinationForetelling through mystical means
- black mirrorsUnlit digital displays
crystal healing · metaphysical · energy work · chakras · shamanic · meditation · amulets · talismans · cleansing · negative energy
obsidiansquartz
Crystalline silicon dioxide
rock crystals · feldspar · granite · diamonds · emeralds
- obsidian bladeTool of volcanic glass
- obsidian knifeBlade of volcanic glass