About Tektites

Tektites are a rare and powerful reminder of what happens when outer space slams into Earth. These natural glasses are formed during meteorite impacts—when the collision is so intense, it melts Earth’s surface across hundreds of miles. That molten debris is ejected into the atmosphere, cools rapidly while flying through the air, and falls back down as impact glass.

Tektites are not volcanic. They’re not synthetic. They are hyper-localized, high-energy events frozen in stone. Some even contain traces of the original meteorite mixed with Earth material—making them literal sky-ground hybrids.

Each field of tektites is tied to a specific impact event. And each piece is unique, shaped by the physics of a single moment millions of years ago.

Some of the most sought-after tektites include:

• Libyan Desert Glass – Found in the Sahara near Egypt and Libya, this golden impact glass is linked to an ancient crater long since eroded. Revered in ancient Egypt and used in Tutankhamun’s jewelry.

• Moldavite – A vivid green tektite from the Czech Republic, formed by a massive impact over 15 million years ago. Beloved for its color and energetic feel.

• Southeast Asian Tektites – Often black or deep brown, these are scattered across China, Thailand, Indonesia, and Australia—remnants of a massive ancient impact now known as the Australasian strewn field.

Tektites are limited to their original impact zones—once a field is mined out, it’s gone. These aren't just collectibles; they’re finite, cosmic artifacts of cataclysm and transformation.