• Location: Maoming City – Guangdong, China
• Weight (with box): 11.2g
• Packaging: transparent plastic box (5.8 x 3.8 x 1.6 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 typically dark black or brown, opaque, and their age is estimated to be around 700,000 years. Origin and crater hypothesis The Tonle Sap crater in Cambodia is often proposed as a possible source crater for indochinites, although this hypothesis has not yet been confirmed. It is located in the Tonle Sap lake area, but direct evidence of a connection to 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 following an impact that occurred approximately 700,000–800,000 years ago. They typically have 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.