Ivory Coast Tektite (Ivoryite) - Complete Individual - 9.13g - Côte d'Ivoire

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Ivory Coast Tektites, often referred to as Ivoryites, are a rare group of Tektites associated with the Bosumtwi impact event in Ghana, formed approximately 1.07 million years ago. Although the impact crater lies in Ghana, most Ivoryites are found in the Ivory Coast region, around 300 kilometers away, reflecting the scale and force of the original event. During the impact, terrestrial material was melted and ejected into the atmosphere, cooling rapidly before returning to Earth as natural glass. This direct link to a well-preserved and relatively recent crater makes Ivoryites particularly important within Tektite studies.

Ivoryites are typically black to dark brown and display a smooth, glassy texture. They occur in a range of forms, including rounded, irregular, and occasionally elongated shapes, shaped by their molten state during atmospheric flight. Their composition is primarily silica, with minor aluminium and trace elements, consistent with other Tektites. Surface features can include light pitting or weathering, depending on their history after deposition.

Ivory Coast Tektites remain relatively scarce, with a well-defined and limited distribution. For collectors, they offer a clear and well-documented connection to a specific impact event, as well as insight into ejecta transport over significant distances. Their association with the Bosumtwi crater provides a strong scientific context, while their rarity and distinct origin continue to make them a focused area of interest.

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Each small square is 1x1mm, and each bold-lined square is 10x10mm, or 1cm² (1 square centimetre).



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1 inch is is easy to figure because it is about 25 small squares, which is 2½ bold squares.

The piece shown in the photo on the left (a Gebel Kamil Iron) is about 70mm from left to right, which is about 2¾ inches, and around 60mm (about 2⅓ inches) from top to bottom.

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