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Rainbow Obsidian

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La Revoltosa Mine, San Andreas, Mun. de Magdalena, Jalisco, Mexico

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A variety of Obsidian

Obsidian with multicolored iridescence.

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Classification of Rainbow Obsidian

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Other Names for Rainbow Obsidian

Synonyms:
Iris Obsidian
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Other Information

Health Warning: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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    • Localities for Rainbow Obsidian

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    (TL) indicates type locality. ? indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. All other localities listed without reference should be considered as uncertain and unproven until references can be found.
    Mexico
     
    • Jalisco
      • Mun. de Magdalena
        • San Andreas
    		Information verbal from Alfredo Banos owner of the mine
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    • California
      • Modoc Co.
        • Warner Mts
          • Davis Creek
    		www.vgms.org/bt/vgms0004.htm (The Ventura Gem & Mineral Society, Inc. (VGMS)).
    • Oregon
      • Lake Co.
    		The Canadian Mineralogist Vol. 45, pp. 551-557 (2007)
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