Anda Tektite For Sale
Anda Tektites originate in the Pangasinan Province of the Republic of Philippines. They are a rare type of tektite from a very small region of the Australasian tektite strewnfield. Anda Tekitites are characterized by a unique texture seen on the surface the result of hundreds of thousands of years of chemical etching. Often referred to as rodent tooth marks these fine parallel rows of lines may have a compositional feature to their formation. Anda Tektites are among the rarest of the tektite forms to be found and make a special addition to any tektite collection.
This Anda Tektite specimen was purchased from Alain Carion many years ago at the Tucson Gem Show. This specimen has a chip area as can be seen on the main photo along with a few tiny chip areas. The specimen ID Card from Carion Minerals list the location as Anda Island Luzon Philippines (see photo).