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Snowflake Obsidian
A rock subtype
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About Snowflake Obsidian
Colour:
Usually black with white patches.
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 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
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:8520:1
Classification of Snowflake Obsidian
Physical Properties of Snowflake Obsidian
Colour:
Usually black with white patches.
Synonyms of Snowflake Obsidian
Common Associates
Associations 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' |
Internet Links for Snowflake Obsidian
mindat.org URL:
https://www.mindat.org/min-8520.html
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Catamarca Province, Argentina