Obsidian Ridge Obsidian
AKA: Alamo Ridge, Cerro Toledo, Chapulin Canyon, Cochiti Canyon, Paso del Norte, Rabbit Mountain Obsidian









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Description of Physical Characteristics:

Color:  Obsidian Ridge Obsidian is brown with sulferetic inclusions.

Texture:  Fine grain

Luster: Vitreous

Translucency: Opaque to translucent

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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Obsidian Ridge Obsidian is associated with the Valles Volcanics, Cerro Toledo Rhyolite Formation occurring as marekanites / nodules (up to 30 cm).  Sources extend from Cochiti Canyon to Locality Mountains, and Rabbit Mountain in the Jemez Range and extending southeast towards the Rio Grande, New Mexico.
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