Glass Buttes Obsidian Collecting
Burns, Oregon
About Glass Buttes Obsidian Collecting
BLM-managed free public collecting area famous for some of the finest obsidian in North America. Glass Buttes produces rainbow obsidian, mahogany obsidian, black obsidian, and rare gold sheen obsidian. Native Americans used this obsidian for tools for thousands of years. Collectors may take up to 25 lbs per day.
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Glass Buttes Obsidian Collecting is a pay-to-dig gem mine located in Burns, Oregon. Visitors can dig for Rainbow Obsidian, Mahogany Obsidian, Gold Sheen Obsidian, Black Obsidian, Perlite and keep everything they find. Pay-to-dig experiences like Glass Buttes Obsidian Collecting are popular with rockhounds, families, and gem enthusiasts looking for a hands-on outdoor adventure.
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