Duncan Obsidian











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Description of Physical Characteristics:

Color:  Duncan Obsidian is a smoky gray..
Texture: Fine grain

Luster:

Translucency: Translucent

Silica Fabrics / Fossils: 

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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Duncan Obsidian is associated with Ash Peak Volcanics occurring as marekanites / nodules (up to 44 mm) about 5 km northwest of Duncan on the west side of the Gila River, Greenlee County, Arizona.
Projectile point made from this material:



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