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Identity HelpFound in a local park in Forest Park, Georgia
6th Sep 2023 18:45 UTCPhillip Wilder
I found this partially embedded (most was exposed) in the ground at a city park in Forest Park, Ga. one day when I was younger. I kept it for over 18 years now just because I thought it was really unique. It's glassy looking and is a bit translucent, with a olive green hue when led light passes through it. It has squarish looking inclusions that are mainly a frosty light blue and rusty reddish brown, mainly on one side. I thought of two possibilities, either slag glass or tektite. Any ideas as to what it may be? I do know Georgia has been known for tektites. Also, it weighs 82.8 grams and is roughly 2" in width and length and 1.5" height at the longest points of it.
Questions Answered
Can it scratch glass? : No
Can you scratch it with your fingernail? : No
Is it light/heavy for the size? : Normal
6th Sep 2023 20:08 UTCHarold Moritz 🌟 Expert
6th Sep 2023 20:27 UTCPhillip Wilder
6th Sep 2023 20:54 UTCJohn Christian
6th Sep 2023 23:51 UTCEd Clopton 🌟 Expert
7th Sep 2023 06:54 UTCFranz Bernhard Expert
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