{"product_id":"atacamaite-in-box-atacama-desert-chile-atc029","title":"Atacamite in box – Atacama desert, Chile - ATC029","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocation: Atacama Desert, Chile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal weight (with box): 10.3g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging: transparent plastic box (5.8 x 3.8 x 1.6 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDETAILED DESCRIPTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAtacamaite – rare tektites from Chile\nAtacamaites 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 meteor impacts. Theories about 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.\nOrigin and appearance\nThe 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. Atacamaites typically have a dark, glassy appearance, ranging from black to deep green hues, and their surfaces are often smooth or slightly sculpted.\nRarity and collectability\nUnlike more common tektites, such as moldavites from the Czech Republic or australites, atacamaites are very rare and less known. For this reason, they have become highly sought-after collector's specimens among enthusiasts of minerals and natural glass.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PeltramMinerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58027921736005,"sku":"ATC029","price":22.63,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/1659\/2965\/files\/36149_photoroom-20250301-131218.jpg?v=1779378267","url":"https:\/\/moldavite.it\/en\/products\/atacamaite-in-box-atacama-desert-chile-atc029","provider":"Moldavite.it","version":"1.0","type":"link"}