Mosquito Lake Obsidian
AKA: Mosquito Creek Obsidian
Description of Physical Characteristics:
Color: Mosquito
Lake Obsidian is a milky bluish gray.
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Distribution Comments:
Mosquito Lake Obsidian occurs as nodules 1/2 mile north of
Mosquito Lake and 3/4 mile east of Gravelly Spring, Washoe County,
Nevada.
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