der Obsidian
Translation
obsidian
Examples
Obsidian ist ein vulkanisches Gesteinsglas.
Obsidian is a volcanic rock glass.
Aus Obsidian wurden früher Werkzeuge gemacht.
Tools used to be made from obsidian.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) made of Obsidian The arrowhead is made of obsidian.
Similar Words
Similar: (other rocks) Basalt, Granit
Etymology
Named after a Roman, Obsidius, who is said to have discovered the stone in Ethiopia.
Memory Tips
This is an international scientific term, almost identical to the English 'obsidian'. Just remember the article 'der'.