![]() Unlike stony, iron, and stony-iron meteorites recovered on Earth, tektites have terrestrial origins. Material from the Earth, melted on impact, was ejected into the atmosphere, then fell back to the surface and cooled into tektites. However, current scientific consensus holds that tektites formed from the impact of meteorites on the Earth's surface. For example, it has been argued that tektites formed from an explosive event on the Moon and were thrown all the way to the Earth's surface. Scientists have proposed different theories about the origins of tektites. Tektite ( moldavite), Czech Republic (6.4). They’ll likely command the highest prices of all tektites, though they’re still relatively inexpensive. Photo courtesy of and Heritage Auctions.Īlthough very rare, moldavites are the tektite variety most likely to be sold as gemstones. This gentleman’s 18k gold ring features an inverted, oval-shaped tektite (16.30 x 13.95 x 10.35 mm) accented by inverted, square-shaped rubies. Thus, translucent and lighter gems tend to sell for higher prices. However, opaque and dark gemstones also have their aficionados. Most tektites are opaque and have dark colors. The value of cut tektites depends mostly on their size, transparency, color, and cut quality. Tektites large enough to be cut into gemstones are rare. The value of these rough specimens depends greatly on their shape, size, and visual appeal. ![]() Tektites are popular as “raw stones” for jewelry or as display pieces. ![]()
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