• Location: Atacama desert, Chile
• Weight: 0.3g
• Dimensions: 7 x 5 x 6 mm
• DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Atacamaite – rare tektites from Chile Atacamaite are rare tektites found in the Atacama Desert in Chile, known as one of the driest places on Earth. These tektites are natural glass formations that formed during large meteorite impacts. Theories on their formation suggest that the enormous energy released during the collision melted surface rocks and ejected them into the atmosphere, where they solidified and fell back to Earth. Origin and appearance The impact crater potentially linked to their origin has not yet been clearly identified – a common characteristic of some tektites formed far from the impact site. Atacamaite typically have a dark, glassy appearance, ranging from black to deep green hues, and their surfaces are often smooth or slightly sculpted. Rarity and collectible value Unlike more common tektites, such as moldavites from the Czech Republic or australites, Atacamaite are very rare and less known. For this reason, they have become highly sought-after collector's items among mineral and natural glass enthusiasts.