Bicolite Tektite – 35.5 grams Philippinite, Meteorite Impact, Bikolite, Rizalite For Sale

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Bicolite Tektite – 35.5 grams Philippinite, Meteorite Impact, Bikolite, Rizalite:
$24.50

Philippine Tektite – 35.5 grams Philippinite, Meteorite Impact Glass, Bikolite, Rizalite

Bicol Province, Philippines

Just Back from the Philippines with some Fantastic new Bicolites !Each specimen is highly aesthetic, including thisoutstanding example: Attractive and desirable, this classicspherical-shaped specimen, weighing 35.5 grams, displays deep contractiongrooves on almost all sides and angles and with a clean, rugged surfaces. An exquisiteexample of a tektite that is almost completely round.

Tektites, fromthe Greek tektos, occurs when an asteroid impacts the Earth and causes terrestrialrocks to liquefy as they are splashed into the upper atmosphere and returnsto Earth as solidified glass.

A tektite’sshape is aerodynamically determined by its degree of orientation as it fallsback to Earth. As it cools, the molten rock contracts which forms contractiongrooves and gas bubbles that leave attractive patterns as the tektitehardens.Both virtuesare visible on this current specimen.

Wholesaleavailable upon request, one kilo minimum, and with very limited supply.