Genuine Indochinite Tektite specimen in display case on black stand
Genuine Indochinite Tektite in Display Case (38 grams)
Genuine Indochinite Tektite in Display Case (38 grams)
Genuine Indochinite Tektite in Display Case (38 grams)

Vendor:Astro Gallery of Gems

Genuine Indochinite Tektite in Display Case (38 grams)

$69.00

A genuine Indochinite tektite specimen weighing approximately 38 grams, presented in a display case. The tektite measures approximately 1 x 1 x 1 inches. Tektites are formed when terrestrial material melts and is ejected into the atmosphere following a meteorite impact, often developing aerodynamic shapes upon reentry.

  • Approximate weight: 38 grams
  • Approximate size: 1 x 1 x 1 inches
  • Comes in a display case
  • Each specimen varies slightly in size and shape
  • Specimen shown is a stock photo; your item will be similar in size, weight, and quality

Real meteorite glass

Exact Details and Fit

Specimen Highlights

Weight & Size

Weight
Approx. 38 grams
Size
Approx. 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Material
Indochinite tektite (natural glassy object formed by meteorite impact)
Presentation
Display case included
SKU
TED
Vendor
Astro Gallery of Gems
Product Type
Meteorites

What arrives

One genuine Indochinite tektite specimen in display case

Display Ready

Compact Size

Place the display case on a shelf, desk, or cabinet as part of a meteorite or mineral collection

Order Info

Shipping & Returns

Shipping

Shipping rates and estimated delivery times available at checkout

Returns

Return policy details at checkout; consult store for specifics
Genuine Indochinite Tektite specimen in display case on black stand

A fragment of sky, held still

Genuine Indochinite Tektite in Display Case (38 grams) — a charcoal-black, pitted form suspended within a minimalist frame, quietly catching the light.

From impact to quiet room

The moment that fell back to Earth

Singular by nature

Rooms filled with screens and sameness can feel unmoored. This Indochinite tektite brings a tactile pause—matte, bubbled, and shaped by a high arc through atmosphere. At roughly an inch and 38 grams, it rests like a small punctuation mark on a desk or shelf, contained in its own display case. It invites a glance that lingers.

A small gravity

Objects with honest presence change how we gather and think. This tektite is Earth material altered by impact, returning with an aerodynamic silhouette that reads both ancient and modern. Its dark surface absorbs the room, then gives it back in quiet detail. It becomes a touchstone for focus and conversation.

For the curious home

Collectors and hosts who favor restrained design and meaningful, natural history pieces.

Place and live with it

Set the display case on a bookshelf, console, or worktable where its suspended form can be seen from different angles.
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About Astro Gallery of Gems

Family-owned since 1961, Astro Gallery of Gems began with Julio Tanjeloff’s conviction that exceptional mineral specimens belonged in homes as well as collections. The Fifth Avenue gallery in New York became a destination for collectors, designers, museums and people discovering gems and minerals for the first time. Astro specializes in fine minerals, gems, fossils, crystals, natural-history objects and rare jewelry—offerings that range from approachable specimens to large collector pieces. The gallery combines collecting, education, curation and natural history to help buyers select pieces chosen for color, formation, texture and visual presence. Compare listed dimensions, origin details and natural variations to find a specimen worth keeping in view.
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Informed Choices

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly will I receive?
One Genuine Indochinite Tektite in a display case, similar in size, weight, and quality to the photos, with an approximate weight of 38 grams and size of about 1 x 1 x 1 inches.
Are the shapes identical to the photo?
No—each specimen is natural and unique, but yours will be comparable in overall look and quality to the one shown.
How big is it in person?
About one inch in each dimension and roughly 38 grams, giving it a compact, substantial feel.
Does it come ready to display?
Yes, it arrives in a dedicated display case so you can place it immediately on a shelf or desk.
What is an Indochinite tektite?
It’s an Earth-derived glass formed when material was melted by meteorite impact, flung into the atmosphere, and fell back with aerodynamic shapes.