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Cristobalite In Obsidian

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Cristobalite In Obsidian

Ex-David J. Eicher Collection

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Description
Locality: 
San Antonio Creek, Valle Grande, Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States of America
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5.5 × 3 × 2.2 cm
Description

Bright white cristobalite spheres in a fractured, jet-black matrix of obsidian, volcanic “glass.” An attractive display piece! Ex-Tom and Loretta Massis Collection.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Cristobalite

Formula: 
SiO2
Strunz: 
4.DA.15
Crystal System: 
Tetragonal - Trapezohedral
Hardness: 
6.0 - 7.0
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Cerro San Cristóbal, Mun. de Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico
David J. Eicher

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