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Irghizite

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Irghizite

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Description
Locality: 
Zhamanshin Crater, Yrgyz, Aktobe Province, Kazakhstan
Class: 
Single Crystal
Size Range: 
Micromount (under 1cm)
Size: 
0.7 × 0.5 × 0.3 cm
Weight: 
0.13gr
Description

Small specimen of black  Impact glass - Tektite from the Zhaminshan Meteorite crater , Irghiz, Kazakhstan

Zhamanshin is a meteorite crater in Kazakhstan. It is 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) in diameter and the age is estimated to be 900,000 ± 100,000 years (Pleistocene). The crater is exposed at the surface

Confidence Confirmed
Diameter 14 km (8.7 mi)
Age 900,000 ± 100,000 years
Mid Pleistocene
Exposed Yes
Drilled Yes
Bolide type Chondrite
Location
Coordinates 48°24′N 60°58′ECoordinates:  48°24′N 60°58′E
Country Kazakhstan
State Aktobe Region

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Irghizite

Variety Of: 

Tektite

Hardness: 
0.0

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