• Location: Huyen Song Hinh – Phu Yen, Vietnam
• Weight: 14.4g
• Dimensions: 4.4 x 1.8 x 1.4 cm
• DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Vietnamite – a rare tektite from Southeast Asia Vietnamite belongs to the rarest representatives of Indochinite tektites, originating from the continental part of Southeast Asia. It is a type of natural glass formed from a large meteoritic impact — similar to moldavites or Libyan desert glass. Formation Vietnamites were formed from a meteoritic impact that caused extreme heat and pressure. As a result, the Earth's surface rocks melted and, after rapid cooling, solidified into natural glass. Their age is estimated to be around 700,000 years. The exact crater has not yet been definitively identified, but scientists hypothesize that it might be located in Cambodia or Vietnam — possibly near Tonlé Sap lake. Characteristics Vietnamite is mainly composed of silicon dioxide (SiO₂). It usually has a dark brown to black color with a glossy surface and is generally opaque. The surface is often smooth or shows signs of erosion typical of tektites that have passed through the atmosphere at high speed and temperature. Collector's value Unlike other Indochinite tektites, Vietnamites are found very rarely, making them highly sought-after collector's items. Each piece represents an authentic fragment of cosmic history and a unique natural phenomenon formed during one of the most powerful events in Earth's history.