• Location: Maoming City – Guangdong, China
• Weight: 26.4g
• Size: 4.3 x 2.4 x 1.8 cm
• DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Indochinite – tektite from Southeast Asia Indochinite is a type of tektite, a form of natural glass created by the melting of the Earth's crust during a meteorite impact. These tektites are found throughout Southeast Asia, particularly in southern China (Guangxi, Yunnan, and Hainan provinces), as well as in Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar, and Malaysia. Indochinites are usually dark black or brown, opaque, and their age is estimated to be around 700,000 years old. Origin and crater hypothesis The Tonle Sap crater in Cambodia is often proposed as a possible origin crater for indochinites, although this hypothesis has not yet been confirmed. It is located in the area of Lake Tonle Sap, but direct evidence of a connection with the origin of indochinites is still lacking. Some scientific studies suggest that the impact may have occurred elsewhere in Southeast Asia or perhaps in the region of the current South China Sea. Characteristics Indochinites are part of the Australasian tektite strewn field, formed as a result of an impact that occurred approximately 700,000–800,000 years ago. They typically exhibit a pitted surface, often with aerodynamic shapes created during passage through the atmosphere. Due to their appearance and wide distribution, they are among the most famous tektites in the world and are highly sought after by collectors worldwide.