Libyan Desert Pendant 'No reserve price' Tektite - 6.9 g
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Tektite meteorite pendant from Egypt, Libyan Desert, named Pendentif Libyan Desert "Sans prix de réserve" and originating in the egypte region.
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Tectites are fragments of natural glass that are found only in four regions of the world (referred to as a tectite field), with the larger, visible to the naked eye, called macro-tectites: the southern United States, southern Czech Republic, Ivory Coast, and Southeast Asia (from southern China to Australia). Those found in the Czech Republic are called moldavites because the first ones described by scientists (in 1786) were found near the town of Moldauthein and the Moldau River (now called Tyn nad Vltavou and Vltava in Czech). These moldavites have been exploited to make jewelry, and more recently for collectors, especially those who attribute supernatural powers to these strange stones. It is estimated that a total of 275 tons of moldavites have been extracted from the Czech subsoil. There is now only one legal operation where moldavites are extracted. Tectites found in Australia are called australasites, and those found in the Philippines are called philippinites.
Their chemical composition is closer to that of clayey sandstones than to that of usual volcanic glasses (which have a composition of rhyolite, trachyte, dacite).
The presence of lechatelierite (vitreous silica that forms only at very high pressure and/or very high temperature), absent from volcanic glasses.
the presence of shocked mineral micro-inclusions (quartz, zircon) and coesite
Their common form of 'splash' (sphere, drop) suggests that they originate from the rapid 'in-air' solidification of a silicate liquid.
Seller's Story
As a collector and meteorite enthusiast and member of the IMCA.
(International Association of Meteorite Collectors),
I guarantee the authenticity of all my meteorites, selected with care, to offer you the best service.
IMCA # 6758
DC meteorites
Translated by Google TranslateTectites are fragments of natural glass that are found only in four regions of the world (referred to as a tectite field), with the larger, visible to the naked eye, called macro-tectites: the southern United States, southern Czech Republic, Ivory Coast, and Southeast Asia (from southern China to Australia). Those found in the Czech Republic are called moldavites because the first ones described by scientists (in 1786) were found near the town of Moldauthein and the Moldau River (now called Tyn nad Vltavou and Vltava in Czech). These moldavites have been exploited to make jewelry, and more recently for collectors, especially those who attribute supernatural powers to these strange stones. It is estimated that a total of 275 tons of moldavites have been extracted from the Czech subsoil. There is now only one legal operation where moldavites are extracted. Tectites found in Australia are called australasites, and those found in the Philippines are called philippinites.
Their chemical composition is closer to that of clayey sandstones than to that of usual volcanic glasses (which have a composition of rhyolite, trachyte, dacite).
The presence of lechatelierite (vitreous silica that forms only at very high pressure and/or very high temperature), absent from volcanic glasses.
the presence of shocked mineral micro-inclusions (quartz, zircon) and coesite
Their common form of 'splash' (sphere, drop) suggests that they originate from the rapid 'in-air' solidification of a silicate liquid.
Seller's Story
As a collector and meteorite enthusiast and member of the IMCA.
(International Association of Meteorite Collectors),
I guarantee the authenticity of all my meteorites, selected with care, to offer you the best service.
IMCA # 6758
DC meteorites
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Name of meteorite
Libyan Desert Pendant 'No reserve price'
Type of meteorite
Tektite
Weight
6.9 g
Origin (Region/ City)
Egypt
Country of Origin
Egypt
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It is believed that certain gemstones and minerals have beneficial health and spiritual properties. However, using or wearing gemstones or minerals does not mean that you can treat, cure or prevent any disease. Please consult your health care professional for information on health care issues and do not stop any medications or courses of treatment, without first consulting your health care professional. The use of gemstones or minerals as a wellness therapy is one of personal choice. While stones or crystals have been used historically to relieve or prevent symptoms, the objects sold on our website offer no guarantee of results. Therefore, Catawiki cannot guarantee or be held liable for the effectiveness of these objects sold herein.
