Are These Tektites?

usa2stay

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Aug 10, 2011
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I found these in central Texas near Pearsall. I found pictures on the internet that have a similar shape and these appear to have gone thru some sort of molten event. There is a test using a blow torch but I thought it would be safer to risk a typing cramp than a 3rd degree burn. What do you think these are please?

Tektite 1.jpgTektite 2.jpgTektite 3.jpg
 

Tektites are more glassy. I believe these are iron nodules that naturally occurred during the formation of the rock strata.
 

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Thanks for your thoughts DanKung - I used my Rare Earth magnet of them and they are not magnetic. I agree that tektites are more glassy based on the internet images I have seen. I guess I should try the blow torch test to get more knowledge. Again thanks!
 

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No! Texas tektites (Bedasites) are black and glassy looking and you may be able to see through them. They look simular to Apachee Tears but not as dark.
 

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