Paradise Valley Obsidian
 AKA: Black Ridge, Santa Rosa Obsidian










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Description of Physical Characteristics:

Color: Paradise Valley Obsidian is black.

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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Paradise Valley Obsidian occurs as float throughout the Little Humboldt River Valley and the Santa Rosa Mountains, Humboldt County, Nevada.  Chimney Creek Reservoir is part of this geochemical group.
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