[meteorite-list] Is this Libyan Desert Glass?

Norbert Classen trifid at timewarp.de
Sat Nov 25 10:48:05 EST 2006


Peter wrote:

> the LDG of this seller looks a bit strange. Is it real or fake?
> 
> What do the experts think?
>
> http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZcommon_murreQQhtZ-1

I'm certainly no expert for LDG, but this looks much like hyalithe to me,
i.e. opal, and not like LDG. The last piece on his list is surely no LDG,
either. Adding to that, this is a new seller from the land of fakes (China)
with minimal feedback - so buyers beware!

Best,
Norbert





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