x 10 TEKTITE LOT - Best quality! - NICE SHAPE. Meteorite Impact, 800,000 years!!! - 40 g
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TEKTITE meteorite, named x 10 TEKTITE LOT -Best quality!- NICE SHAPE., a Meteorite Impact from Laos, weighing 40 g.
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Tektites (from the Greek tektos, fused) are natural glass objects formed by the impact of large meteorites on the Earth's surface. Tektites are among the driest minerals known, with an average water content of 0.005%. This is very rare, since most of the craters where tektites formed were underwater before the impact. Zircon partially fused has also been found inside some tektites. This, along with the water content, suggests that tektites formed under very high temperatures and pressures (similar to what is needed to form diamond).
Indochinites like those in this batch were formed by the impact of a large meteorite about 800,000 years ago, according to the most recent studies. The collision was brutal, to such an extent that molten material covered 10% of the Earth's surface, with indochinites even found in Antarctica.
These specimens are natural, of good size and beautiful shape, of excellent quality, and perfect for jewelry-making, resale, or as gifts. Do not miss this opportunity.
We belong to the leading associations worldwide related to meteorites: GMA (Global Meteorite Association), IMCA (International Meteorite Collectors Association), and The Meteoritical Society, so we ship with a certificate and guarantee the authenticity of all our meteorites for life. Buy with guarantees.
Best regards and good luck!
CRATER METEORITES
Tektites (from the Greek tektos, fused) are natural glass objects formed by the impact of large meteorites on the Earth's surface. Tektites are among the driest minerals known, with an average water content of 0.005%. This is very rare, since most of the craters where tektites formed were underwater before the impact. Zircon partially fused has also been found inside some tektites. This, along with the water content, suggests that tektites formed under very high temperatures and pressures (similar to what is needed to form diamond).
Indochinites like those in this batch were formed by the impact of a large meteorite about 800,000 years ago, according to the most recent studies. The collision was brutal, to such an extent that molten material covered 10% of the Earth's surface, with indochinites even found in Antarctica.
These specimens are natural, of good size and beautiful shape, of excellent quality, and perfect for jewelry-making, resale, or as gifts. Do not miss this opportunity.
We belong to the leading associations worldwide related to meteorites: GMA (Global Meteorite Association), IMCA (International Meteorite Collectors Association), and The Meteoritical Society, so we ship with a certificate and guarantee the authenticity of all our meteorites for life. Buy with guarantees.
Best regards and good luck!
CRATER METEORITES
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Name of meteorite
x 10 TEKTITE LOT - Best quality! - NICE SHAPE.
Type of meteorite
Meteorite Impact, 800,000 years!!!
Weight
40 g
Country of origin
Laos
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