Darwin Glass

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Tasmania, Australia
1.28 carats
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A silica-rich and alumina-poor colourless to olive-green to black tektite from the Jukes-Darwin field near Queenstown, Tasmania, Australia.

Darwin Glass Gemstones by Colour

This table shows the variety of hues this gemstone can be found in. Click on a photo for more information.
 
General Information
A variety or type of:Tektite
Other Names/Trade Names:
Darwinite
Queenstownite
Further Information
Mineral information:Darwin Glass information at mindat.org
Significant Gem Localities
Australia
 
  • Tasmania
    • West Coast municipality
      • Queenstown district
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