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Offline Ryan Jacob

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Does obsidian show up near volcanoes?
« on: July 01, 2018, 08:17:20 am »
So I’m eyeing a volcano here that’s open to the public and its surrounded by a lake. Would this be a good spot to look?
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Offline bjrogg

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Re: Does obsidian show up near volcanoes?
« Reply #1 on: July 01, 2018, 08:31:43 am »
Ryan I know Obsidian is volcanic glass but I don't think all volcanoes have Obsidian. I'm certainly no expert though. Might be worth a visit though. Maybe you could find someone with more information about this specific volcano.
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Offline Zuma

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Re: Does obsidian show up near volcanoes?
« Reply #2 on: July 01, 2018, 05:45:46 pm »
Yep It's the only place i know of. Quick cool lava = obsidian slow cool= granite
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Offline Taxus brevifolia

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Re: Does obsidian show up near volcanoes?
« Reply #3 on: July 01, 2018, 07:31:32 pm »
Where are you located Ryan?
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Offline Ryan Jacob

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Re: Does obsidian show up near volcanoes?
« Reply #4 on: July 02, 2018, 03:44:16 am »
I’m in the Philippines I have quic access to Taal volcano. It’s in or near the Batangas area which was characterized for having obsidian artifacts.
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Offline GlisGlis

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Re: Does obsidian show up near volcanoes?
« Reply #5 on: July 02, 2018, 07:24:27 am »
I cant find online references  leading to obsidian in taal volcano
however there is a page called "pacific obsidian sources" stating that in philippines you have obsidian in obsidian hill Huluga Mindanao
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Offline Ryan Jacob

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Re: Does obsidian show up near volcanoes?
« Reply #6 on: July 02, 2018, 09:04:50 am »
Oooh, that’s risky, Mindanaos a warzone right now. I did find a source far an area in Batangas. I’ll post it for the few Philippine knappers here
h t t p s ://scholarspace.manoa.hawaii.edu/bitstream/10125/42771/1/06-AP%2053.1_chia%20et%20al_97-115.pdf
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Offline Zuma

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Re: Does obsidian show up near volcanoes?
« Reply #7 on: July 02, 2018, 03:44:28 pm »
If you are close to the volcano local rock shops will know.
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