{"product_id":"darwin-glass-in-box-queenstown-tasmania-dw037","title":"Darwin Glass in a Box – Queenstown, Tasmania - DW037","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocation: Queenstown, Tasmania\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal weight (with box): 12.1g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging: clear plastic box (5.8 x 3.8 x 1.6 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 approximately 410 km² south of Queenstown, on the west coast of Tasmania. Interestingly, 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 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 collector's 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":58027964399941,"sku":"DW037","price":96.96,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/1659\/2965\/files\/29993_photoroom-20250102-173619.jpg?v=1779378574","url":"https:\/\/moldavite.it\/en\/products\/darwin-glass-in-box-queenstown-tasmania-dw037","provider":"Moldavite.it","version":"1.0","type":"link"}