{"title":"Pica Glass - Cometary Airburst Melt-Glass","description":"\u003cp\u003ePica Glass is a rare natural melt-glass from the Atacama Desert of northern Chile, found across a broad corridor near the town of Pica. Research has linked its formation to intense low-altitude airburst events near the end of the Pleistocene, where extreme heat rapidly melted surface material into silicate glass. This has led to Pica Glass being described as a Cometary Airburst Melt-Glass, placing it within the wider field of impact-related and meteorite-associated materials, although it is not classified as a traditional Tektite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePica Glass is typically dark green to black and often shows twisted, folded, and flow-textured forms. Many specimens are lightweight and irregular, with glossy surfaces, bubbles, and complex shapes created as molten material cooled quickly under turbulent conditions. Studies have also reported meteoritic dust and mineral evidence consistent with very high temperatures, adding to its scientific interest and supporting its association with a high-energy cosmic event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudying Pica Glass provides valuable insight into airburst processes, rapid surface melting, and the formation of natural glass without a conventional impact crater. For collectors, it offers an unusual and increasingly recognised material within Tektite, Impactite, and meteorite-related collections. Each specimen preserves a record of rapid melting and cooling in one of Earth’s most extreme desert environments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pica-glass","title":"Pica Glass - Cometary Airburst Melt-Glass - Complete Individual - 2.91g - Chile (Atacama)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePica Glass is a rare and unusual natural glass found in the Atacama Desert of northern Chile, one of the driest environments on Earth. It is believed to have formed during a high-energy event, most likely a meteor airburst, where intense heat rapidly melted surface material and transformed it into glass. This origin places Pica Glass alongside impact-related materials as a potential Impactite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePica Glass is characterised by its twisted, folded, and often sculpted forms, reflecting the turbulent conditions under which it formed. Specimens typically range from dark green to black and display glossy surfaces with complex textures created during rapid cooling. Some pieces show unusual internal features or inclusions, adding further interest and variation. Its irregular shapes and dynamic appearance set it apart from more uniform natural glasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePica Glass remains limited in occurrence and continues to be studied for its formation and properties. For collectors, it offers a distinctive and increasingly recognised material within meteorite-related categories, combining unusual morphology with a strong association to high-energy cosmic events. Each specimen reflects a unique set of formation conditions, making it a compelling addition to specialised collections.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56208094331206,"sku":"PIC-01\/79","price":16.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/files\/PicaGlass01-5.jpg?v=1774615689"},{"product_id":"pica-glass-cometary-airburst-melt-glass-complete-specimen-7-17-g","title":"Pica Glass - Cometary Airburst Melt-Glass - Complete Individual - 7.17g - Chile (Atacama)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"532\"\u003ePica Glass is a rare natural glass from the Atacama Desert of northern Chile, found across a broad corridor near the town of Pica. Current research links its formation to intense low-altitude airburst events near the end of the Pleistocene, where extreme heat rapidly melted surface material into silicate glass. This places Pica Glass within the wider field of impact-related and meteorite-associated materials, although it is not classified as a traditional Tektite. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"988\"\u003eSpecimens of Pica Glass are typically dark green to black, often showing twisted, folded, and flow-textured forms. Many pieces are lightweight and irregular, with glossy surfaces, bubbles, and complex shapes created as molten material cooled quickly under turbulent conditions. Research has also reported meteoritic dust and mineral evidence consistent with very high temperatures, adding to its scientific interest. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1412\"\u003eFor collectors, Pica Glass offers an unusual and increasingly recognised category of natural glass connected to high-energy cosmic events. Its limited geographic occurrence, distinctive form, and ongoing research context make it especially appealing for impactite, Tektite, and meteorite-related collections. 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Its limited geographic occurrence, distinctive form, and ongoing research context make it especially appealing for impactite, Tektite, and meteorite-related collections. Each specimen preserves a record of rapid melting and cooling in one of Earth’s most extreme desert environments.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56255350997318,"sku":"PIC-01\/98","price":23.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/files\/PicaGlass03-6.jpg?v=1774617067"},{"product_id":"pica-glass-cometary-airburst-melt-glass-complete-specimen-3-94-g","title":"Pica Glass - Cometary Airburst Melt-Glass - Complete Individual - 3.94g - Chile (Atacama)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"532\"\u003ePica Glass is a rare natural glass from the Atacama Desert of northern Chile, found across a broad corridor near the town of Pica. 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