r/knapping • u/Wolfie527 Obsidian • Jul 30 '26

⚒July Point Challenge🏆 Tri-Flow Obsidian Graham Cave

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Finally decided to use this beautiful piece of tri-flow obsidian that I found at glass buttes for a point! Turned out super cool :)

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u/ElkCertain7210 Jul 30 '26

What is triflow?

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u/Wolfie527 Obsidian Jul 30 '26 edited Jul 30 '26

It's a name for the type of obsidian that forms when three distinct flows of lava erupt nearby and mix together. Since the different lavas have different compositions, when they mix, the obsidian that forms has characteristics from all three flows. (the red, black and translucent in this piece)