Tektites, natural glass objects formed from terrestrial debris ejected during meteorite impacts, do contain iron, but in relatively low concentrations. Typically, tektites are composed mainly of silica, with iron oxide (FeO) content usually ranging from 0.5% to 2% by weight. This iron content is not sufficient to make tektites magnetic.
The magnetic properties of a material depend on the presence of ferromagnetic elements like iron, nickel, or cobalt in significant amounts. In tektites, the iron is mostly in the form of iron oxide, which is not ferromagnetic. Therefore, tektites do not exhibit magnetic properties and will not be attracted to a magnet.
For more detailed information, refer to studies published in journals such as Meteoritics & Planetary Science and resources from university earth and planetary science departments. These sources provide comprehensive analyses of tektite composition and properties, contributing to our understanding of their formation and characteristics.
