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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
A naturally form volcanic glass that has a dull resin-like appearance.  Pitchstone, like obsidian, is formed when volcanic lava cools quickly.  However, unlike obsidian, pitchstone is a mixture of amorphous glass with small crystals of feldspar and quartz.  It is opaque and may be brown, black or gray in color.
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A naturally form volcanic glass that has a dull resin-like appearance.  Pitchstone, like [[obsidian]], is formed when volcanic lava cools quickly.  However, unlike obsidian, pitchstone is a mixture of amorphous glass with small crystals of [[feldspar]] and [[quartz]].  It is opaque and may be brown, black or gray in color.
  
 
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Latest revision as of 17:39, 10 August 2022

Description

A naturally form volcanic glass that has a dull resin-like appearance. Pitchstone, like Obsidian, is formed when volcanic lava cools quickly. However, unlike obsidian, pitchstone is a mixture of amorphous glass with small crystals of Feldspar and Quartz. It is opaque and may be brown, black or gray in color.

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