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Geological Specimen: Obsidian

1996.25.0001

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Artifact Identification Geological Specimen: Obsidian   (1996.25.0001)
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Artist/Maker None
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Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 9.7 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 6.9 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 5.8 cm
Weight 380 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Stone--Obsidian
Manufacturing Processes None
Munsell Color Information Black (N 1.5/ 2.0% R ) -ns Medium to Dark Gray ( N 4.5/ 15.6% R ) -ns Moderate Orange ( 2.5YR 6/8) -ns

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Artifact History

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Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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