Bear Springs Obsidian
AKA: Bear Springs Peak, Bland Canyon, Borrego Canyon, Canovas Canyon, Canada de Cochiti Obsidian












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Description of Physical Characteristics:

Color:  Bear Springs Obsidian is black with a clear banding
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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Bear Springs Obsidian is associated with the Valles Volcanics, Canavas Rhyolite Formation occurring as marekanites / nodules (up to 5 cm) extending from Bear Springs peak and throughout the area in the Jemez Mountains, New Mexico.
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