Mono Craters Obsidian

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Color: Mono Craters Obsidian is black.

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Mono Craters Obsidian occurs as outcroppings on the rim and the plug of Panum Crater on the bench overlooking Navy Beach on Mono Lake, Mono County, California. Obsidian also occurs on the other craters in the area.

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