{"product_id":"darwin-glass-19g-queenstown-tasmania-dw099","title":"Darwin Glass 1.9g – Queenstown, Tasmania - DW099","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocation: Queenstown, Tasmania\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1.9g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 1.7 x 1.2 x 0.9 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDETAILED DESCRIPTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDarwin glass – natural tektite from Tasmania\nDarwin glass is a natural glass that formed during a meteorite impact through the melting of the original surface rocks at the impact site. The locality of this rare glass covers an area of about 410 km² south of Queenstown, on the west coast of Tasmania. It is interesting to note that within the Darwin Crater itself — the source of this glass — its presence is quite rare, and most finds come from the surrounding area.\nFormation\nDarwin glass formed approximately 800,000 years ago during a meteorite impact that caused extreme heat and pressure. This process melted the surface rocks, which then rapidly solidified, creating a glassy material.\nCharacteristics\nDarwin glass typically has a green, olive, or black color, with some specimens being translucent and others opaque. Like other tektites, Darwin glass contains a high proportion of silicon dioxide (SiO₂) and various mineral inclusions depending on the composition of the original rock. It comes in a variety of shapes and sizes, from small fragments to larger pieces with distinctive forms.\nRarity and Collectible Value\nDarwin glass is highly valued by collectors for its rarity and limited presence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PeltramMinerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58028662227269,"sku":"DW099","price":24.88,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/1659\/2965\/files\/40388_photoroom-013-20250321-103648.jpg?v=1779384352","url":"https:\/\/moldavite.it\/en\/products\/darwin-glass-19g-queenstown-tasmania-dw099","provider":"Moldavite.it","version":"1.0","type":"link"}