Mt. Majuba Obsidian
 AKA: Oreana, Rabbit Hole, Poker Brown Wash, Seven Troughs Obsidian











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Description of Physical Characteristics:

Color: Mt. Majuba Obsidian is black.

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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Mt. Majuba Obsidian occurs as float nodules near Mt Majuba and the Seven Troughs Mountains extending several mileson both sides of the Humboldt River extending to Star City and Unionville.  Sources have not been found on Mt. Majuba, Pershing County, Nevada.
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