{"product_id":"darwin-glass-23g-queenstown-tasmania-dw082","title":"Darwin Glass 2.3g – Queenstown, Tasmania - DW082","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocation: Queenstown, Tasmania\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2.3g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 2.1 x 1.1 x 1 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 formed during a meteorite impact through the melting of original surface rocks at the impact site. The locality of this rare glass covers an area of approximately 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 meteoritic impact that caused extreme heat and pressure. This process melted surface rocks, which then rapidly solidified, creating a glassy material.\nCharacteristics\nDarwin Glass typically has a green, olive, or black color, with some translucent and some opaque specimens. 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 occurs 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 occurrence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PeltramMinerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58028662751557,"sku":"DW082","price":31.02,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/1659\/2965\/files\/40292_photoroom-022-20250320-105145.jpg?v=1779384365","url":"https:\/\/moldavite.it\/en\/products\/darwin-glass-23g-queenstown-tasmania-dw082","provider":"Moldavite.it","version":"1.0","type":"link"}