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Thailand tektite   contributed by Phil Morgan   MetBul Link

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25.6 grams. 35 x 28 mm.
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Phil writes:
I haven't ever bothered to do a specific gravity test but there is a large bubble taking up at least 30% of the interior of this very symmetrical, slightly flattened sphere. When it is placed on a flat surface, it actually rolls over to rest on the solid "end".


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Phil Morgan
 10/11/2019 6:15:30 PM		 Thanks for the kind words everyone. I get a kick out of it. Bernd, the bubble is closed.
Andi Koppelt
 10/11/2019 1:24:26 PM		 Beautiful tektite with stunning feature! Congrats! Definitely a keeper!
Bernd Pauli
 10/11/2019 12:39:06 PM		 Hey Phil, is this bubble open or closed? Thanks for sharing this symmetrical beauty!
MexicoDoug
 10/11/2019 10:02:26 AM		 Symmetry in nature, whether by design or accidental, is such a pleasing sight. Thanks, Phil, a beauty!
Dr. Mike Reynolds
 10/11/2019 8:41:30 AM		 Nice Thailandite -- great photo! Thanks for sharing with us, Phil.
AL Mitterling
 10/11/2019 4:11:11 AM		 Hi Phil, Impressive tektite for sure, almost looking like a pock marked miniature meteoroid or planet. Thanks for sharing!
 

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