Snowflake Obsidian (original) (raw)

About Snowflake ObsidianHide

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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

Unique IdentifiersHide

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Mindat ID:

8520 (as Snowflake Obsidian)
8519 (as Obsidian)

Long-form identifier:

mindat:1:1:8520:1 (as Snowflake Obsidian)
mindat:1:1:8519:5 (as Obsidian)

130b67b9-a997-408a-9e83-2f026d9df120 (as Snowflake Obsidian)
c4a7de53-ce4f-47eb-afa0-8731bb0bec31 (as Obsidian)

Physical Properties of Snowflake ObsidianHide

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Colour:

Usually black with white patches.

Synonyms of Snowflake ObsidianHide

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Common AssociatesHide

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Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:

Other InformationHide

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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.

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References for Snowflake ObsidianHide

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Localities for Snowflake ObsidianHide

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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.

Locality ListHide

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- 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.