Bristol Mountains Obsidian
 AKA: Amboy Crater, Bagdad Obsidian











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Description of Physical Characteristics:

Color:  Bristol Mountains Obsidian is gray with banding commonly present.  The cortex is a reddish brown.

Texture: Fine grain

Luster: Vitreous

Translucency: Translucent

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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Bristol Mountains Obsidian occurs as marekenites (Apache Tears) in the Bristol Mountains and near Bagdad, San Bernardino County, California.
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