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Avalon collection · Tektite

Reference: AC299

Tektite Natural Glass — Indonesia — 44 g

Indonesia

£30

New Arrival · Excluded from the 50% sale.

Avalon reference AC299Recorded locality IndonesiaWeight 44 gramDimensions 4 x 3 x 3.5 cmPhotographs The individual piece shown

Description

Agni Manitite, also known on the market as Pearl of Fire, is an extremely rare tektite found on the island of Java, Indonesia. The colour ranges from a dark charcoal grey-black to a smoky translucent colour. Its name is derived from the ancient Sanskrit term “agni mani”, meaning “pearl of the divine fire”. These tektites were formed when a meteorite crash landed over the Indonesian archipelago. Weight - 44 gram rock set on glass bevelled display Base measuring approximately 4 x 3 x 3.5 cm

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