These black Tektite chunks from Tan-Hai, China are about 3 to 4" in size.
Tektites are a type of natural glass formed by the impact of a meteorite on the Earth's surface. They are typically small, rounded, and black in color. Tan-hai tektites are a specific type of tektite found in China and are named after the location where they were first discovered, the Tan-hai River in the Guangdong Province. They are considered to be some of the oldest known tektites and are believed to have formed about 700 million years ago. Although not a birthstone, tektite is affiliated with the zodiac signs Aries and Cancer.
Each piece is similar, though no item at Crystal Joys is exactly the same as every item is a unique stone that is non-fabricated. Slight variations in color, size, and shape may exist. Every item at Crystal Joys is true "one of a kind". Contact us if you would like to see the specific stone prior to purchase and we would be happy to send you a picture prior to shipment.