Superior Obsidian
 AKA: Picketpost Obsidian











Natural Form:



Description of Physical Characteristics:

Color:  Superior Obsidian is a transparent brown with banding occurring.

Texture: Fine grain

Luster:  Vitreous

Translucency:  Translucent

Silica Fabrics / Fossils: 

Patina:

Heat Treatment: 

Knapping:  Excellent knapping quality

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Superior Obsidian occurs as marekanites / nodules (up to 5 cm) with primary sources being the rhyolite / perlite domes on Picketpost Mountain in Tonto National Forest and secondary sources along Queen Creek drainage, Pinal County, Arizona.
Projectile point made from this material:



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