Obsidian

This is one of the natural history specimens in our collection.

Object Detail

Description

Piece of obsidian (mata tuhua) from Mayor Island.

Accession number

219

Colours

Subject auto tags

Rock Mineral Geology Igneous rock Graphite Stone tool Artifact Lead Metal

Classifications

Also known as tuhua. Stone Geology Natural History Nomenclature

Collection Types

Natural History

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