Davis Creek Rainbow Obsidian

[IMAUDIGGER]

A person here mentioned Davis Creek obsidian.
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This is not that far of a drive from me.
Are there any other places that have colorful obsidian like this?
Is this stuff valuable to modern knappers?
Thinking of making a road trip, it would be an excuse to get out.

Anybody familiar with the pits? Are they worked out?

 

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[welsbury]

You looked it up good for you. Fantastic peacock, rainbow,and other varieties.

Near me is a place called Glass Butte. It also has a fantastic array of obsidian,but the obs at Davis Cr. is truly beautiful. I am sure it would be desirable to knappers, not sure of availability or access. Maybe you can go and tell us all about it.

 

[IMAUDIGGER]

I know my mom would love to have a couple chunks to place around her yard.
Maybe a family road trip.

 

[galenrog]

Do a little research and preparation before going. High clearance vehicles are almost a must, as the Forest Service does little maintenance on the roads. Also, you will need a permit (free when I was there last) which tells you how much obsidian you may collect, where you may and may not collect, and other information. I think the trading post still issues permits, but things do change. Beautiful stuff with great potential in the hands of experienced lapidaries.

Time for more coffee.

 

[Jon Stewart]

Yes, Davis Creek is vdry desirable to some knappers. Some won't knap glass but I do. Would love to make that trip one day.

 

[IMAUDIGGER]

If I make it over there late spring, I'll report back.

 

[southfork]

If I make it over there late spring, I'll report back.

If you make it over walk the ridges - meadows and clear cuts above Davis Creek Store you might find some obsidian already made into points . Artifact Jack and me hunted that area love the Warner Range .

 

[IMAUDIGGER]

If you make it over walk the ridges - meadows and clear cuts above Davis Creek Store you might find some obsidian already made into points . Artifact Jack and me hunted that area love the Warner Range .

Did you guys find any points made from the rainbow material?

 

[newnan man]

That is nice looking stuff!

 

[Jon Stewart]

I met the owner of the Davis Creek mine a few years ago when attending the Tucson rock show. He was up in Phoenix at another friends home. I gave him a few pointers on shooting a longbow and in return he gave me a large boulder of very nice Rainbow. When cut right the colors are really nice looking.

 

[southfork]

No points of rainbow obsidian .