Horace Mesa Obsidian
AKA: Taylor Mountain Obsidian
Description of Physical Characteristics:
Color:
Horace Mesa Obsidian is black with
small gray inclusions sometimes present.
Texture: Fine grain
Luster: Vitreous
Translucency: Opaque
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Distribution Comments:
Horace Mea Obsidian is associated with Mount Taylor Volcanics
occurring as marekanites / nodules (up to 8 cm) on Horace Mesa, Cibola
County, New Mexico.
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