Tektite formed by a meteorite impact - Laos

Tektite formed by a meteorite impact - LaosThis genuine tektite from Laos is a piece of natural impact glass, formed when a meteorite strike melted terrestrial material and ejected it into the atmosphere, where it cooled and solidified before falling back to Earth. Laotian tektites are known for their dark color and sculpted, aerodynamic surfaces. Each specimen is unique in shape and texture, reflecting the extreme conditions under which it formed. Cube on picture is 1cm x 1cm (not included)

A fascinating Rebbachisaurid sauropod tooth from the famous Kem Kem Beds of Morocco

fossil enthusiasts

Found in the fossil rich beds of Morocco

no restoration

this specimen retains part of the original root

dating to the Pleistocene period

which can include black

or developmental irregularities during the shark’s lifetime

in the area of the Western Desert near the Gebel Kamil crater

Size: 42 x 14 x 18 cm

The Netherlands

Age: Upper Cretaceous (~96 Million Years)