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Colombianite 0.011kg IM14

Colombianite 0.011kg IM14

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Colombianite
(Psuedotektite, variety of Obsidian)
Quindío Department, Colombia
24 mm x 20 mm x 18 mm, 11 grams
Piedra Rayo translates to “Lightning Stone '' and is believed to have been the “Cintamani Stone” from sanskrit teachings and literature.
It was estimated that these stones are around 30 million years old

Geological Terminology:
  • Colombianite, also known as Piedra Rayo,Cali Glass.
  • This is a family of remarkably similar natural obsidians, including: Saffordites (aka” Arizonaites”), Colombianites, Healdsburgites, and Philippine Amerikanites, which are termed “pseudotektites”
  • Matte, translucent, round shaped Colombianite.
  • Dark green to brown colour.
  • Emits a light brown colour when back light.
  • Small crevices and 'craters' on the surface of the Colombianite.

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  • In most cases, damage will be present from where the specimen was removed from its parent material.
  • Sandy residue may be present.
  • Minor scattered chips to the crystal edges and faces may be present.
  • Any polished material will have minor surface scratches, natural fractures, and vugs.
  • We use the International System of Units (SI), so please Convert your measurements.
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