Tri Flow Obsidian

Object/Artifact

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Crater Rock Museum

Name/Title

Tri Flow Obsidian

Entry/Object ID

78.59.986

Description

Chemical Composition: SiO2 Crystal System: Triclinic System Description: Common Name: Obsidian Chemistry: SiO2 , Silicon dioxide Class: Class: Silicates Location: Glass Mtn, Eastern OR Description: (Delmar) Obsidian [volcanic glass] from a double flow. Polished side shows clear division between halves; one in black with some swirled orange and 'floating' white specks, the other in swirled orange with some black and a sheen resembling Tigereye.

Collection

Delmar Smith Mineral Collection

Acquisition

Accession

78.59.

Dimensions

Width

4-3/4 in

Length

6-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Dimension taken at widest points

Location

Location

* Untyped Location

Mentzer Hall, MH-12

Category

Permanent