Kendrick Peak Obsidian











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Description of Physical Characteristics:

Color:  Kendrick Peak Obsidian ranges from a grayish black to black with abundant feldspar phenocrysys.  Thin flakes show the common San Francisco Volcanics cloudy gray color.
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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Kendrick Peak Obsidian is associated with the San Francisco Volcanics and primarily occurs as abundant nodules, but one thick black flow has been reported.  Occurs on Kendrick Peak, Coconino County, Arizona.
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