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Sheen Obsidian

A rock subtype
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Sheen Obsidian

Mexico
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Sheen Obsidian

Morocco
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Sheen Obsidian

Lassen Volcanic National Park, Shasta County, California, USA
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Sheen Obsidian

Mexico
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Sheen Obsidian

Morocco
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Sheen Obsidian

Lassen Volcanic National Park, Shasta County, California, USA
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Sheen Obsidian

Mexico
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Sheen Obsidian

Morocco
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About Sheen ObsidianHide

A variety of obsidian exhibiting a golden sheen effect.

Visit gemdat.org for gemological information about Sheen Obsidian.



Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
42721
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:42721:2

Classification of Sheen ObsidianHide

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
2 photos of Sheen Obsidian associated with 'Apache Tear'

Internet Links for Sheen ObsidianHide

References for Sheen ObsidianHide

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Localities for Sheen ObsidianHide

Showing 1 localities.

This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.
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Locality ListHide

- This locality has map coordinates listed. - This locality has estimated coordinates. ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence. ? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. - Good crystals or important locality for species. - World class for species or very significant. (TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species. (FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties). Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality. Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).

All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Mexico
 
  • Jalisco
    • Magdalena Municipality
      • San Andrés
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