Saffordite

Saffordite is a rare natural glass found near Safford, Arizona, USA. It is often described in the collector market as a ‘pseudo-tektite’ or ‘Arizona Tektite’, although it is generally understood as a terrestrial volcanic glass rather than a confirmed impact-formed Tektite. This distinction is important, as Saffordite is best presented as an unusual natural glass with a tektite-like appearance, rather than a meteorite or proven impactite.

 

Saffordite specimens are typically small, rounded, and naturally tumbled, with colours ranging from smoky brown to lavender, purple-grey, or subtly translucent tones depending on thickness and lighting. Many pieces show smooth surfaces, light pitting, and a soft glassy lustre, giving them a distinctive appearance compared with darker Obsidian or classic black Tektites. Their limited Arizona occurrence and unusual colour have contributed to their popularity among collectors of natural glass and unusual geological materials.

 

Studying and collecting Saffordite helps illustrate the diversity of natural terrestrial glasses and the importance of distinguishing volcanic glass from true Tektites and Impactites. For collectors, it offers an attractive and uncommon material that fits well alongside Obsidian, Tektites, and other glassy specimens. Each piece represents a naturally weathered fragment of volcanic glass with strong visual character and a specific Arizona provenance.

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NWA 13187 - Martian Shergottite (Diabasic) - Complete Slice - 5.56g - Northwest Africa

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NWA 13187 - Martian Shergottite (Diabasic) - Complete Slice - 6.26g - Northwest Africa

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NWA 13187 - Martian Shergottite (Diabasic) - Complete Slice - 6.36g - Northwest Africa

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NWA 13187 Martian Shergottite (Diabasic) - Complete Slice - 6.26 g - Northwest Africa

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NWA 13187 Martian Shergottite (Diabasic) - Complete Slice - 6.36 g - Northwest Africa

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NWA 13227 - Martian Shergottite - Partial Slice - 1.5g - Northwest Africa

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NWA 13758 - R3 Chondrite (Rumuruti) - End Cut - 16.43g - Algeria

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NWA 13758 - R3 Chondrite (Rumuruti) - Slice - 3.15g - Algeria

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NWA 13758 - R3 Chondrite (Rumuruti) - Slice - 3.45g - Algeria

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NWA 13758 - R3 Chondrite (Rumuruti) - Slice - 3.79g - Algeria

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NWA 13758 - R3 Chondrite (Rumuruti) - Slice - 4.44 g - Algeria

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NWA 13758 - R3 Chondrite (Rumuruti) - Slice - 4.9 g - Algeria

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NWA 13758 - R3 Chondrite (Rumuruti) - Slice - 6.2g - Algeria

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NWA 13758 - R3 Chondrite (Rumuruti) - Slice - 8.73g - Algeria

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NWA 13777 - CK6-an Carbonaceous Chondrite - Slice - 9.24g - Algeria

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NWA 13859 - Lunar Feldspathic Breccia - Complete Individual - 0.4g - Northwest Africa

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NWA 13859 - Lunar Feldspathic Breccia - Complete Individual - 0.527g - Northwest Africa

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NWA 13859 - Lunar Feldspathic Breccia - Complete Slice - 0.414g - Northwest Africa

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NWA 13859 - Lunar Feldspathic Breccia - Complete Slice - 2.33g - Northwest Africa

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NWA 13859 - Lunar Feldspathic Breccia - End Cut - 0.172g - Northwest Africa

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NWA 13859 - Lunar Feldspathic Breccia - End Cut - 0.795g - Northwest Africa

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NWA 13859 - Lunar Feldspathic Breccia - End Cut - 0.818g - Northwest Africa

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NWA 13859 - Lunar Feldspathic Breccia - End Cut - 1.99g - Northwest Africa

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NWA 13859 - Lunar Feldspathic Breccia - End Cut - 2.56g - Northwest Africa

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NWA 13859 - Lunar Feldspathic Breccia End Cut - 3.85g - Northwest Africa

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NWA 13948 - Acapulcoite - Complete Slice - 9.42g - Algeria

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NWA 13948 - Acapulcoite - Partial Slice - 4.26g - Algeria

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NWA 13948 - Acapulcoite - Partial Slice - 9.73g - Algeria

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NWA 13951 (aka. Starry Night Lunar) - Lunar Feldspathic Breccia - Complete Slice - 12.47g - Mauritania

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NWA 13951 (aka. Starry Night Lunar) - Lunar Feldspathic Breccia - Complete Slice - 15.83g - Mauritania

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NWA 13951 (aka. Starry Night Lunar) - Lunar Feldspathic Breccia - Complete Slice - 19.76g - Mauritania

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NWA 13951 (aka. Starry Night Lunar) - Lunar Feldspathic Breccia - Complete Slice - 25.22g - Mauritania

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NWA 14056 - Diogenite - Partial Slice - 11.31g - Mali

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NWA 14056 - Diogenite - Partial Slice - 7.71g - Mali

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NWA 14056 - Diogenite - Partial Slice - 8.25g - Mali

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NWA 15200 - Martian Nakhlite - Fragment - 0.042g - Algeria

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NWA 15200 - Martian Nakhlite - Fragment - 0.069g - Algeria

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NWA 15200 - Martian Nakhlite - Fragment - 0.073g - Algeria

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NWA 15583 - Lunar Feldspathic Breccia - Slice - 1.54g - Northwest Africa

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NWA 15583 - Lunar Feldspathic Breccia - Slice - 1.74g - Northwest Africa

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NWA 15583 - Lunar Feldspathic Breccia - Slice - 3.86g - Northwest Africa

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