Park Point Obsidian
Description of Physical Characteristics:
Color: Park
Point Obsidian is most commonly mahogany (black with brownish red), but
black occurs less often.
Texture: Courser grain than most obsidian
Luster: Matte
Translucency: Opaque
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Distribution Comments:
Park Point Obsidian primarily occurs along Park Point on Lake
Yellowstone in Wyoming.
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