Mt. Konocti Obsidian
Description of Physical Characteristics:
Color: Mt.
Konocti Obsidian ranges from a gray to black or brown black and a brick
reddish brown with numerous phenocrysts.
Texture:
Luster:
Translucency:
Silica Fabrics / Fossils:
Patina:
Heat Treatment:
Knapping:
Very brittle, poor knapping quality.
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Mt. Konocti Obsidian is associated with the Clear Lake Volcanics and occurs
as flows on the south side of Mt. Konocti, North Coastal Ranges,
Lake County, California..
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Archaeological Context:
Obsidian from this source has been found in archeological sites.
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