Museum Collection
This specimen is part of the museum collection catalog.
Not for Sale.
Obsidian var. Apache Tears
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| Classification |
Mineraloid |
| Tags |
No special tags. |
| Origin Location |
Unknown |
| Description |
These obsidian balls are formed naturally in perlite groundmasses and are relativity abundant in volcanic fields of Arizona and the southwest, and popular in lapidary work. Named for the horrific oppression suffered by the members of the Apache tribes under genocidal US policies of the 1800's. |
| Luster |
Resinous |
| Luster (Groundmass) |
Not noted, see photo. |
| Optical Phenomena |
Not noted, see photo. |
| Mineral Group / Note |
Not noted, check reference links below. |
| Handling |
No special handling is required. |
| Modifications |
No modifications. |
| Size Group |
Miniature |
| Weight |
Not weighed precisely yet, please inquire. |
| Dimensions |
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| Quantity |
1 Specimen |
| Mineral List |
* Formula chemical names are auto-generated - may be incorrect on complex formulas.
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Specimen Analysis |
Color Table
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Apatite Diorite var. Bordeaux Ice Ice var. Hailstone Halite Quartz |
Elements in this Specimen:
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Search Wikipedia: Apache Tears (Wiki)
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