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Meteorites Auction (Crater Meteorites Collection)

Tektites (from the Greek tektos, melted) are natural glass objects formed by the impact of large meteorites on Earth's surface. Tektites are among the driest minerals known, with an average water content of 0.005%. 

Libyan Desert Glass formed 26 million years ago and has been used to make prehistoric tools as well as jewelry for Tutankhamun. 

The specimen in this lot is natural, large in size, with a beautiful shape and excellent quality, as can be seen in the backlit photos. Ideal for a large collection or museum. Fantastic! Don’t miss this opportunity! 

With authenticity certificates from IMCA (International Meteorite Collectors Association), GMA (Global Meteorite Association) and The Meteoritical Society. Purchase with guarantees. 

Best regards and good luck!

CRATER METEORITES

Las tektitas (del griego tektos, fundido) son objetos de vidrio natural que se han formado por el impacto de grandes meteoritos en la superficie de la Tierra. Las tectitas son los minerales más secos conocidos, con un contenido de agua promedio de 0,005%. 

El Vidrio de Libia (Libyan Desert Glass) se formó hace 26 millones de años y ha sido utilizado para la elaboración de utensilios prehistóricos así como para la elaboración de joyas para Tutankamón. 

El ejemplar de este lote es natural, de gran tamaño, bonita forma y excelente calidad, que se puede comprobar en las fotos retroiluminadas. Ideal para una gran colección o museo. ¡Fantástico! ¡No dejes escapar esta oportunidad! 

Con certificado de autenticidad IMCA (Asociación Internacional de Coleccionistas de Meteoritos), GMA (Asociación Global de Meteoritos) y The Meteoritical Society. Compra con garantías. 

¡Saludos y buena suerte!

CRATER METEORITES

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XL Amazing LIBYAN DESERT GLASS -Meteorite Impact- (26 million years!) - 409 g

Libyan Desert, Egypt

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XL Amazing LIBYAN DESERT GLASS is a natural Libyan Desert Glass tektite from Desierto de Libia, Egypt, formed by a meteorite impact about 26 million years ago, weighing 409 g.

XL Amazing LIBYAN DESERT GLASS -Meteorite Impact- (26 million years!) - 409 g

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XL Amazing LIBYAN DESERT GLASS is a natural Libyan Desert Glass tektite from Desierto de Libia, Egypt, formed by a meteorite impact about 26 million years ago, weighing 409 g.

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