Bodie Hills Obsidian
 AKA: Grove Hill Obsidian











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Description of Physical Characteristics:

Color: Bodie Hills obsidian ranges from black to almost clear.
Texture: Fine grain

Luster: Glassy

Translucency: Translucent

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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Bodie Hills Obsidian occurs in Bodie Hills along State Route 22 north of Bridgeport in Mono County, California.  This is a high quality material that has been found at sites in central California. Pine Grove Hills is the same geochemical group.
Projectile point made from this material:



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Commonly made projectile point from this material:
Archaeological Context:
This is the reported source for many artifacts found in Alpine and Contra Costa counties, California.