Is Tectite stone a meteorite? All about Tectite!

1. What is Tectite stone?

Meteorite strikes produce Tectite stone, a natural glass. Meteors or asteroids collided with the earth millions, if not billions, of years ago. Rocks and sand were thrown into the air and evaporated as a result of the impact force and intense heat. Tectite was formed when these minerals solidified in the air and dropped to the earth.

Tectite rock is commonly referred to as meteorite in Vietnam. Some scientists have objected to the term “meteorite” since it refers to alien stuff. In this essay, we’ll use the term meteorite to refer to Tectite, as it’s often known.

2. Characteristics of Tectite meteorites in nature.

• Chemical formula: SiO2
• Crystal structure: Amorphous
• Color: black, blue
• Mohs hardness scale: 5.5 – 6.0
• Specific gravity: 2.34 – 2.51
• Refractive index: 1.490 – 1.520
• Birefringence: No

3. Distribution of Tectite in the world.

Because of their origin from a meteorite impact, Tectite is only found in geographically limited areas. Scientists have divided 4 areas to find Tectite meteorites in the world. In each place, people have their own way of calling this meteorite.

• Australia region: Australite (located in Australia), Indochinite (located in our Indochinese peninsula), Philippines (located in the Philippines). Tectite in this area is usually dark in color.
• Ivory Coast region: Ivorite (located in Ivory Coast) is black.
• North America: Bediasites (located in Texas) dark brown to black, Georgiaites (located in Georgia) have a yellowish-green color.
• Central Europe: Moldavite stone (located in the Czech Republic) is green.

4. Tectite meteorite identification.

Because the stones are heated by high temperatures, heated friction, and evaporated, rough meteorites frequently have indentations on their surfaces. The rock’s veins are produced during the healing process and cemented in the atmosphere.

When cut, Tectite has a glossy surface. And when shining strong light through thin meteorites, we will see the light shine yellow-gray when passing through Tektite.

The dark tint of Tectite meteorite in Vietnam makes it easy to confuse it with Obsidian – Volcanic Glass. On the other hand, Tektite stones have a far lower water content than Obsidian rocks (1000 times less). As a result, when heated, Obsidian produces foam (from gas and water), but Tectite can only make a few light bubbles at the same temperature. This is a primary test to distinguish meteorites from volcanic glass.

5. What is the effect and meaning of Tectite stone?

Tectite has long been thought to provide fertility luck to individuals who are attempting to conceive. They’ve been used as amulets for fertility in the past.

Meteorites are carved into little things and worn in Thailand with the notion that they will protect the wearer from evil invasion or natural disasters.

Another Tectite meaning is wearing a bracelet helps the owner to release from past negative experiences and emotions and bring peace in the present.

The meteorite is claimed to have powerful spiritual energy, assisting in the development of the sixth sense and boosting the ability to communicate with other realms, due to its natural origin.