Cristobalite in Obsidian

Cristobalite in Obsidian from Cougar Butte, Siskiyou, California

Collection

Hershel Friedman

Description

An excellent specimen of Cristobalite, in rounded white pockets that formed in gas vesicles within obsidian. Within the Cristobalite are tiny, transparent, light green bladed crystals of Fayalite. This specimen was featured in the 2012 InnSuites Mineral Show in Tucson, Arizona, in the display of Bruce Wood Minerals, and was purchased by Hershel Friedman.

Locality

Cougar Butte, Siskiyou, California

Dimensions

11 x 9 x 5 cm.

Photograph

© Hershel Friedman - All Rights Reserved.

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