Tektites P. 2


Established 1982


TEKTITES, Page 2

Updated 26 December 2011

Bediasites

Bediasites are often discussed and much maligned. They are the oldest known of all tektites, being found in the Oligocene sediments of east central Texas, and have been dated to about 34 million years ago. Bediasites typically are typically small (1 to 5 grams) and have a near black appearance but will show some green-gray to olive-brown coloration along the thinner edges. Some are translucent. Most Bediasites are extensively worn, pitted, and have the appearance of small beans. 

Bediasite, 21.1 gms, a.jpg (27387 bytes) Offered here is one of the largest and finest Bediasites known. This superb specimen weighs 21.1 grams, has magnificent cocks comb and is in perfect condition. Found near Anderson, Grimes County, Texas, in the early 1980s, this specimen is for the serious tektite collector who wants the finest. They do not come any better than this! For many years the specimen resided in our personal collection. Priced at $500.00 and well worth it! Bediasite, 21.1 gms, b.jpg (27392 bytes)

Indochinites

The most abundant source of Tektites is Southeastern Asia, especially in the countries of China and Vietnam. Tektites found in this part of the world are black, with a small percentage reaching large proportions (by tektite standards) and weights exceeding 200 grams. The shapes and surface textures provide many interesting variations. Small specimens are actually quite cheap. On the other hand, large and/or very interesting shaped specimens can command high prices. We carry small inexpensive examples for our shows but on this site we will include only larger and interesting specimens for the meteorite and tektite collector. Examples shown here are from Guangdong Province, China.

China, 94.3 gms.jpg (216406 bytes)
94.3 grams, no damage, $37.70		 China, 95 gms.jpg (216510 bytes)
95 grams, no damage, $38.00		 China, 85.9 gms.jpg (216363 bytes)
85.9 grams, no damage, $34.35		 China, 165.1 gms.jpg (263986 bytes)
165.1 grams, no damage, $66.00		 Indochinite, 208 gms, $125.00.jpg (75702 bytes)
208 grams, no damage, SOLD
Indochinite, 140 gms.jpg (70493 bytes)
140 grams, no damage, SOLD		 China, 123.8 gms.jpg (218266 bytes)
123.8 grams, no damage, $49.50		 Indochinite, 95 gms.jpg (65390 bytes)
94.7 grams, no damage, $37.85		 China, 68.7 gms.jpg (185104 bytes)
68.7 grams, no damage, $27.50		 China, 87.7 gms.jpg (171492 bytes)
87.7 grams, no damage, $35.00
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91 grams, no damage, SOLD		 China, 109.7 gms.jpg (196282 bytes)
109.7 grams, no damage, $38.40		 Indochinite, 106 gms, $53.00.jpg (53597 bytes)
106 grams, couple of damaged
spots, $53.00		 Indochinite, 114 gms, $85.00.jpg (46570 bytes)
114 grams, no damage, 2 great
bubble vugs, $45.60		 Tektite, 123.8 gms.jpg (154250 bytes)
123.8 grams, no damage, $74.25
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215.8 grams, no damage, $86.00		 China, 77.7 gms.jpg (158917 bytes)
77.7 grams, no damage, $31.00		 Tektite, 57.7 gms.jpg (120506 bytes)
57.7 grams, no damage, $23.10		 China, 80.2 gms.jpg (161184 bytes)
80.2 grams, no damage, $32.30		 China, 68.7 gms.jpg (147084 bytes)
68.7 grams, no damage, $27.50

Philippinites

From the Philippine islands come some of the most bizarre shaped tektites known. These specimens are black and have surface markings similar to Indochinites; however, they usually have one or more deep grooves in them. 

Philippinite, 262 gms.jpg (20616 bytes) Here is a large (262 gram) and interesting shaped  Philippinite. The specimen shown was collected before WWII from Coco Grove, Paracal River, Bikol Peninsula, Luzon, Philippine islands. This superb dogleg specimen has been in my personal collection for several years but I feel now is the time for it to grace someone else's  collection.  SOLD Philippinite, 262 gms (2).jpg (23081 bytes)