Tuscan Obsidian
Includes: Backbone Ridge, Cow Creek, Paradise
Ridge, and Paynes - Inks Creek Obsidian
Description of Physical Characteristics:
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Tuscan Obsidian is black.
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Distribution Comments:
Tuscan Obsidian occurs along Paradise Ridge, Paynes and Inks Creek,
Modoc County, California.
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