[meteorite-list] Is this Libyan Desert Glass?

[Pekka Savolainen]

Norbert Classen kirjoitti:
> 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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Also to me the specimens look like Hyalite, which can be
found in large quantities in Fujian Province, China.

http://www.mindat.org/loc-21240.html

best, pekka s