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David Weinberg. "Definition of Volcanic glass". In Alexandrite Tsarstone Collectors Guide. July 03, 2010, 04:43 UTC. Available at: http://m.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=GG-081-00003. Accessed June 13, 2026.

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"Definition of Volcanic glass". (2010, July 03). In Alexandrite Tsarstone Collectors Guide. Retrieved 16:31, June 13, 2026, from http://m.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=GG-081-00003.

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"Definition of Volcanic glass", http://m.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=GG-081-00003 (last visited June 13, 2026).

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See Alexandrite Tsarstone Collectors Guide, "Definition of Volcanic glass", http://m.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=GG-081-00003 (A solid volcanic natural form of glass (rock) produced by sudden cooling and solidification of viscous lava before crystallization can take place, such as obsidian, pitchstone or other glassy masses. Obsidian is used for tumbled gems, ornamental objects, beads and cut cabochon, some pieces have been faceted.) (as of Jun. 13, 2026, 16:31 GMT).

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David Weinberg. "Definition of Volcanic glass". In Alexandrite Tsarstone Collectors Guide. 2010 Jul 03, 04:43 UTC.[Internet], Alexandrite Tsarstone Collectors Guide; 2010 Jul 03, 04:43 UTC [cited 2026 Jun 13]. Available from: http://m.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=GG-081-00003.

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David Weinberg, "Definition of Volcanic glass", http://m.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=GG-081-00003, (accessed June 13, 2026).

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"Definition of Volcanic glass". Alexandrite Tsarstone Collectors Guide. 03 Jul 2010, 04:43 UTC. 13 Jun 2026 http://m.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=GG-081-00003

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David Weinberg, "Definition of Volcanic glass", Alexandrite Tsarstone Collectors Guide, 03 July 2010, 04:43 UTC, http://m.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=GG-081-00003 [accessed 13 June 2026].