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| 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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