SiO2 rich natural glassAmorphous

Tektite

SiO2 rich natural glass

Mineraloids
Chemical FormulaSiO2 rich natural glass
Crystal SystemAmorphous
Mohs Hardness5.5
Specific Gravity2.4
ColorBlack, green, brown
LusterVitreous
StreakWhite
CleavageNone
FractureConchoidal

Occurrence

Natural glass formed by meteorite impacts. Found in strewn fields worldwide.

Hardness on Mohs Scale

5.5 / 10
Talc (1)Quartz (7)Diamond (10)