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Australite Tektite, 2.97g, South-Western Australia Blue TourmalineAustralites are tektites, a natural glass created during a meteorite impact. Australites formed about 700,000 800,000 years ago when a massive meteorite impacted Earth. The impact glass was blasted high into the upper atmosphere, where it cooled and began its descent back to Earth. As the tektites re entered our atmosphere, traveling at high velocity, aero dynamic ablation occurred, causing the outer surface of the tektite to melt away, leaving the
The texture and ventifact form of this piece
a meteorite struck the Earth in Northern Siberia
sparkling inclusions and glassy luster
a mineral that formed during the high heat and pressure of the meteor impact
with colorless tabular baryte crystal blades
minor nicks
it has an almost heart-shape appearance with a rich desert patina
Size: 12 x 18 x 4mm
Phenakite on Albite Matrix
glassy luster and flat termination
Size category: Cabinet
with exceptional gemmy clarity
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