Black Tektite specimens (Meteorite Glass/Impact Glass)

Lovely specimen pieces of black Tektite, a heavily included type of 'glass' caused by the impact of meteorites on soil, mud, etc. These are from mixed locations, but mostly from Australasian strewn fields.

The soil or other material is catapulted into the atmosphere, and upon falling, gains a 'glassy' outer surface with bubbles and other signs of intense heat.

Black Tektites are the most common type of Tektite, found all across Asia and possibly worldwide. There are other types too - Moldavite and Libyan Desert Glass are both types of Tektite. However, these are both significantly more expensive than the humble black pieces.

We do currently have a couple of slightly larger pieces available, much chunkier than our normal pieces!

The pictures you see here are representative of the products and are usually not the exact item you will receive. Where various grades are available we do try to photograph each grade - but some photographs are still on their way!