Paulina Peak Obsidian

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Color: Paulina Peak Obsidian is almost colorless with very small microlites.

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Translucency:

Silica Fabrics / Fossils: Microlites

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Distribution:

Distribution Comments:
Paulina Peak Obsidian occurs on Paulina Peak on the southwestern side of the Newberry caldera, Deschutes County, Oregon.

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