Tektite
Tektite is a meteorite. It has a Mohs hardness of 5.5 to 6 on the Mohs scale and vitrous luster.
Tektite properties
| Type | Meteorite |
|---|---|
| Mohs hardness | 5.5 to 6 on the Mohs scale |
| Luster | Vitrous |
| Typical colors | Typically black, olive green, or brown |
| Formation | Formed from the melting and rapid cooling of silicate material during meteorite impact events |
| Rarity | 6 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 5.5–6 — fairly hard
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