Chimney Creek Reservoir Obsidian











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Color: Chimney Creek Reservoir Obsidian is black
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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Chimney Creek Reservoir Obsidian occurs as nodules along Chimney Creek Reservoir, Humboldt County, Nevada.  Part of the Paradise Valley geochemical group.
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