<![CDATA[Galactic Stone & Ironworks - Tektites & Impactites]]> http://www.galactic-stone.com/en-US http://images.buyitsellit.com/15508_logo.jpg http://www.galactic-stone.com/<![CDATA[Galactic Stone & Ironworks]]> <![CDATA[Indochinite - Huge Biscuit and Teardrop Forms - Very Nice!]]> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/indochinite-huge-biscuit-and-teardrop-forms-very-nice $12.00
Indochinite tektites were formed hundreds of thousands of years ago when a massive meteorite impacted the Earth.  Molten debris from the catastrophic impact was thrown high into the atmosphere and then fell back to Earth as odd glass-like objects.  The objects are called tektites and these particular tektites come from Thailand (hence the name Indochinite).  Each tektite is unique and could be considered a fossil object.  Their composition is very strange - not quite Earthly,....]]>
<![CDATA[Chicxulub Tektite Display - Rare Dinosaur Extinction Relic]]> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/chicxulub-tektite-display--rare-dinosaur-extinction-relic $59.00
Here is an actual remnant of the impacting asteroid that caused the dinosaur extinction 65 million years ago.   During that fateful event, a large asteroid slammed into the Yucatan peninsula area of what is now the Gulf of Mexico.  The catastrophic effects killed off the dinosaurs and many other species of life.  The actual impactor itself is long gone, disintegrated by millions of years of exposure to Earth's elements.  But, these tiny micro-tektites are still here - mi....]]>
<![CDATA[Tektite & Impactite Collector Kit - Lot of 5 Specimens]]> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/tektite-impactite-collector-kit--lot-of-5-specimens $30.00
This offer is for a lot of 5 (five) tektite and impactite specimens.  This is an ideal starter kit for new tektite collectors, and it's also a good way to fill holes in your tektite locality or type collection.  Each specimen comes with a label and gemjar.  Refer to the photos.  Note that each individual tektite/impactite varies in appearance.  Your specimens will be very similar to the ones shown in the photos.  The black centimeter cube is shown for scale and is n....]]>
<![CDATA[Moldavite - Green Meteorite Impact Glass - Tektite Impactite]]> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/moldavite-green-meteorite-impact-glass-crystal $10.00
Moldavite is a beautiful green translucent glass that originates from the Ries Crater area of Germany.  Moldavite was created when a giant meteorite slammed into the Earth and the resulting forces fused local materials (and some of the meteorite) into a green, gemmy material.  Over the centuries, Moldavite has been prized for it's beauty in jewelry making.  The highest quality Moldavite is cut into faceted gemstones.  This Moldavite is high quality, but not gem grade.  I....]]>
<![CDATA[Darwin Glass - Impact Glass from Tasmania]]> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/darwin-glass-impact-glass-from-tasmania $10.00
You get one nice-sized piece of Darwin Glass taken from the same lot shown in the photo.   Each piece has nice aesthetic features - bubbles, striations, scoops, and more.  Darwin Glass originates from an ancient crater in Tasmania that is over 1km wide. This impact glass has a fusion age of approx. 770,000 years.  Darwin Glass is considered quite scarce and I only have a limited supply of it. Refer to the photo.  The black centimeter cube is shown for scale and is not i....]]>
<![CDATA[Steinheim Crater (Germany) - Shattercones]]> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/steinheim-crater-germany-shattercones $5.00
14.5 million years ago, a giant meteorite slammed into the German countryside.  This catastrophic impact was so violent, that the supersonic shockwaves tore through the underlying bedrock and altered it permanently.  These small shatter cones show the characteristic "horse tail" striations that are "fossilized shockwaves" - a permanent record of the ancient impact and it's shockwave.  Each shatter cone weighs about 8-10 grams. Refer to the photo.  This offer is for one speci....]]>
<![CDATA[Libyan Desert Glass - Sample Sized Pieces]]> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/libyan-desert-glass--sample-sized-pieces $5.00
One Libyan Desert Glass micromount consisting of of several translucent fragments. Libyan Desert Glass is an impactite from the Great Sand Sea in Libya and Egypt.  It has been used since the time of the Pharoahs in making jewelry and adornments.  Desert Glass (also called Sahara Glass) was created when a massive meteorite slammed into the Saharan Desert several millenia ago.  Refer to the photo.  The black centimeter cube is shown for scale and is not included.  Your f....]]>
<![CDATA[Indochinite Tektite - Curious Black Ancient Impact Glass]]> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/indochinite-tektite $5.00
Indochinite tektites were formed hundreds of thousands of years ago when a massive meteorite impacted the Earth.  Molten debris from the catastrophic impact was thrown high into the atmosphere and then fell back to Earth as odd glass-like objects.  The objects are called tektites and these particular tektites come from Thailand (hence the name Indochinite).  Each tektite is unique and could be considered a fossil object.  Their composition is very strange - not quite Earthly,....]]>