Red Switchback Obsidian









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Description of Physical Characteristics:

Color: Red Switchback Obsidian has colors of black and reddish brown or red.

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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Red Switchback Obsidian is associated with the Grasshopper geochemical group and occurs near Red Switchback on the Medicine Lake Highlands, Siskiyou County, California. Part of the Grasshopper Lake geochemical group.
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