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Tektite (natural glass from meteorite impact) from Guandong, China

 
Tektite (natural glass from meteorite impact) from Guandong, China

DESCRIPTION:No. 32424
Mineral:Tektite (natural glass from meteorite impact)
Locality:Guandong, China
Description:Elongated specimen of natural glass caused by the impact of a meteorite with the surface of the Earth. The tektite has typical bubble depressions in the surface on all sides.
Overall Size:6x2x2 cm
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Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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