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Summary
Figure 13. Photographs of lithic resources.
In the upper photograph, a bird sits on a metate
made of Early Proterozoic granitic rock, which is a
specimen of the oldest rock unit in the monument.
In the lower photograph, obsidian comprises the
spearhead, arrowheads, and scraper. Obsidian is
volcanic glass most commonly found in lava flows
or domes of rhyolitic composition.
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tonto national monument
gila county
arizona
geology
geologic resources inventory
geologic resources division
archeological lithic resources
obsidian
proterozoic granitic rock
rock unit
lithic resources
lava flows
rhyolitic composition
national parks gallery
20th century
paleontology
natural history
ancient greece
Date
0000
Location
Source
National Parks Gallery
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