Silver Lake / Sycan Marsh Obsidian
 AKA: Carlon Ranch, Cold Springs, Long Creek Obsidian











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Description of Physical Characteristics:

Color: Silver Lake / Sycan Marsh Obsidian occurs as three types.  The first is a glossy black, a greenish black, and a rough tar-like luster gray to black.
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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Silver lake / Sycan Marsh Obsidian occurs as nodules and boulders about ten miles southwest of Silver Lake in Lake and Klamath counties, Oregon.  The source is near the north end of Alder Springs Ridge.
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