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[chadkeath]

Hi I've had this for a few years. Found in desert where I live. Im not sure if its just glass or what. But thought id ask her. Thank you.

 

[chadkeath]

Ask here. Not her😆

 

[tamrock]

You found the Arkenstone

 

[opalboy]

I asked her, she said glass.

 

[Randawg72]

My first thought was Fulgurite, or lightening glass, but it's usually whitish and a rougher shape.
It could be polished volcanic glass.

 

[russau]

I'm not sure of its composition BUT I'd pick it up and keep it myself if I found it!

 

[mjb Mike]

very cool looking

 

[Red-Coat]

I would be sure it's neither a fulgurite, nor volcanic glass.

What it most looks like to me is a piece of smoky quartz, but surely not naturally-occurring in that form. I would suggest that someone has cut and polished it to that cabochon shape... perhaps for use as a paperweight.

 

[tamrock]

I would be sure it's neither a fulgurite, nor volcanic glass.

What it most looks like to me is a piece of smoky quartz, but surely not naturally-occurring in that form. I would suggest that someone has cut and polished it to that cabochon shape... perhaps for use as a paperweight.

That's what I first thought, but didn't really feel the need to express that opinion. Likely a piece of merchandise from a vendor that sells fossils, rocks and minerals.