A fossil coal that is a variety of lignite is called jet.
Azabache is a concept that comes from the Hispanic Arabic azzabáǧ , in turn derived from the classical Arabic sabaǧ . The most distant etymological root, meanwhile, is found in the pelvi šabag .
The first meaning mentioned by the Royal Spanish Academy ( RAE ) in its dictionary refers to a type of lignite . Lignite , meanwhile, is a fossil coal that is characterized by its brown or black hue and its texture that is similar to that of wood.
What is jet
Being a fossil coal, lignite is a petrified and hard element of a dark color. It originates from the decomposition of wood . In the specific case of jet, it is a particular variety of lignite that is usually used for the development of sculptures and for the creation of earrings, rings and necklaces.
As it is a rather atypical material, jet is usually considered a semi-precious stone . In ancient times it was used as a talisman , since special powers were attributed to it for protection against evil.
It should be noted that, according to some sources, jet is not lignite, but rather a mineraloid that has a lower percentage of carbon and whose formation occurred previously.
one color
It is interesting to note that the color that is similar to that of the aforementioned fossil charcoal is called jet. Jet, therefore, is a black of great intensity and brightness .
The name is often used to refer to this type of shade in the hair of a human being or an animal. Jet hair is dark, but it has the peculiarity of reflecting light. It is often said that jet dyes are appropriate for anyone, regardless of the color of their eyes and skin.
Shiny black hair is referred to as jet.
The jet bird
The RAE indicates, on the other hand, that the azabache is a bird that has black wings and a black head. Its belly, on the other hand, is white, while its back has a brown tone.
Jet manakin is the colloquial name for the species Chloropipo unicolor , which is part of the pyprid family group. It lives in humid forests of Peru and Ecuador and has a distinctive song.
An artist and an album
Azabache is a Venezuelan actress, singer, TV host and publicist who settled in Argentina in 2000 . Baptized as Gladys Chirino Salcedo , she presented her first album in 1987 and then published more than a dozen albums. She is also recognized for her activism against the Chavista regime.
“Azabache” is also the title of an album by the Spanish Marta Sánchez . It was released in 1997 and the following year it sold more than a million copies.
“Azabache”, novel by Anna Sewell
The novel “Black Beauty” , written by the British Anna Sewell and published in 1877 , was translated into Spanish as “Azabache” or “Black Beauty” , depending on the edition. The book is among the best sellers in history .
“Azabache” is narrated by a horse of that name. Throughout the pages, the animal tells of its life, which includes episodes of abuse but also situations where kindness is evident.