Snowflake Obsidian
A variety of Obsidian
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About Snowflake Obsidian
Colour:
Usually black with white patches.
A variety of Obsidian
A rock - a natural volcanic glass containing white 'snowflake' crystal patterns of the mineral cristobalite, originated due to partial crystallisation of the glass.
A dark green, man-made material, with inclusions of cristobalite, is known from Danmark. It was created by error in the glass industry. See https://www.mindat.org/mesg-602692.html
Visit gemdat.org for gemological information about Snowflake Obsidian.
A rock - a natural volcanic glass containing white 'snowflake' crystal patterns of the mineral cristobalite, originated due to partial crystallisation of the glass.
A dark green, man-made material, with inclusions of cristobalite, is known from Danmark. It was created by error in the glass industry. See https://www.mindat.org/mesg-602692.html
Visit gemdat.org for gemological information about Snowflake Obsidian.Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
8520 (as Snowflake Obsidian)
8519 (as Obsidian)
8519 (as Obsidian)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:8520:1 (as Snowflake Obsidian)
mindat:1:1:8519:5 (as Obsidian)
mindat:1:1:8519:5 (as Obsidian)
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
130b67b9-a997-408a-9e83-2f026d9df120 (as Snowflake Obsidian)
c4a7de53-ce4f-47eb-afa0-8731bb0bec31 (as Obsidian)
c4a7de53-ce4f-47eb-afa0-8731bb0bec31 (as Obsidian)
Physical Properties of Snowflake Obsidian
Colour:
Usually black with white patches.
Synonyms of Snowflake Obsidian
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
| 7 photos of Snowflake Obsidian associated with Cristobalite | SiO2 |
| 6 photos of Snowflake Obsidian associated with Obsidian | |
| 3 photos of Snowflake Obsidian associated with Mahogany Obsidian |
Other Information
Health Risks:
Obsidian is a natural glass and may have razor-sharp edges that can easily cut skin and flesh. Handle with care. Do not grind dry since long-term exposure to finely ground powder may lead to silicosis.
Internet Links for Snowflake Obsidian
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https://www.mindat.org/min-8520.html
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References for Snowflake Obsidian
Localities for Snowflake Obsidian
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The Locality List
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? - 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).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Argentina | |
| Raúl Jorge Tauber Larry | |
USA | |
| Luetcke (n.d.) |
| ... +1 other reference |
Catamarca Province, Argentina