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Obsidian with Weathering Rind

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From Andrew Alden, About.com

This obsidian cobble has a frosted surface due to weathering, except where the large chip was knocked off. Thickness of rinds can be used as an age indicator.
Frosted from surface exposureGeology guide photo
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