Re: [meteorite-list] Question about tektites

[N Lehrman]

Bernhard & list,   I'm not sure which eBay offering you were looking at, but here's my best shot:  I don't like the term "regmaglypt" for any form of tektite ornamentation, nor will you find it used in that context in the literature.  In meteorites, the term is typically used to describe pitting attributed to differential ablation of different mineralogical or compositional patches.  If one accepts this sort of genetic implication in the term, it clearly is inappropriate for tektites which are a marvel of homogenous purity.   By the way, for any who peruse tektites on eBay, be advised that the "Tanzanian tektites" are not tektites.  I've written to the sellers suggesting that they at least include admission of uncertain origin, but they are more interested in perpetuating the scam than in honesty.  I'm pretty sure the material is gold assay slag, which is why they are always offered in faceted form.  If you saw the raw material, I'm willing to bet you would not see any characteristic tektite morphology.  The only known African tektites are those from the Ivory Coast.   Norm Lehrman, cum grano salis (http://tektitesource.com)         ----- Original Message ----- From: Bernhard "Rendelius" Rems To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 10, 2003 4:36 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] Question about tektites Greetings,   I have seen a lot of SE Asian tektites offered on eBay and at dealers. As far as I can remember, I haven�t seen one with remaglyptes � until today. Now: is this common or rare? I am not talking about the usual bubbles � I know the difference J   Best regards, Bernhard �Rendelius� Rems CEO RPGDot Network   This outgoing mail has been virus-checked.

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