Tektite is very interesting because of the persistent mystery that resisted clear explanations of their creation for generations of geologists

The color is caused by impurities of iron within the quartz crystal

This is a fantastic crusted 9 grams NWA (Northwest Africa) 869 L3-6 classified meteorite Individual found by Nomads in the Sahara Desert

Its color will vary depending on the composition and structure

Shape: Pear Shape

Star Mica Metamorphic Rock with Quartz | 38.7g | Muscovite | Brazil Prehnite Tektite is very interesting becauseThis is a specimen of Star Mica or Muscovite and Quartz cluster. These clusters show crystals that grow in sheets or book formations. It is silvery gold with good transparency when held up to the light. The name Muscovite comes from the term Muscovy Glass which was a name for the thick sheets of Mica used as a substitute for glass Russia. The name Mica is derived from the Greek word that means to split. On this nice specimen, the matrix faces are