Polvadera Peak Obsidian
 AKA: El Rechuelos Obsidian









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Description of Physical Characteristics:

Color: Polvadera Peak Obsidian is a fine black color with volcanic ash particle present.

Texture: Fine grain

Luster: Vitreous

Translucency: Opaque to translucent

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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
 Polvadera Peak Obsidian is associated with the Valles Volcanics in the El Rechuelos Rhyolite Formation and occurring as marekanites / nodules (up to 15 cm) occurring along the small domes north of Polvadera Peak, Jemez Range, New Mexico.
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