3.6 Grams or 18 Carats- Saffordite Tektite "Cintamani Stone" from Senora Desert Arizona, USA- Small, Highly Translucent- SM9
Up for sale is a beautiful piece of Saffordite tektite from Arizona, USA. This tektite comes directly from the Senora Desert in Arizona. These are found by a small group of Arizona miners. The location has been handed down through generations. These tektites appear black unless held to light. When illuminated from behind the nice smoky/lavender, gold, or amber color appears. These stones hold light and illuminate in strange ways that make them truly unique gems. The origins of this Arizona Desert Glass are still being debated. Some view these as tektites while others theorize they are terrestrial obsidian from lava flows. They exhibit many of the characteristics know to tektites and even appear to have lechatelierite deposits as well. The surface appearance and regmaglypt patterns are indistinguishable from other known tektites. Regardless of their origin they are both beautiful and mysterious.
Weight- 3.6 Grams or 18 Carats
All photographs for translucency are taken with a bright LED back-light. The cube in the last photograph is 1cm for scale. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask. If you would like to purchase multiple items I always combine shipping cost. Each additional item is $1.00. Crystals will be shipped within 24 hours of payment received. Thanks for looking.
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