Philippinite 32,37g rizalites Certificated Philippine tektite shops Collectibles for scientists museum quality certificated

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This specimen is about 34,7*33,5*23,5 mm weight 32,37g.

Philippinites, or rizalites are tektites found in the Philippines. They are considered to be about 710,000 years old on the average.



The term rizalite was named after the Philippine province of Rizal where the first black tektites were rediscovered in October 1926 at Novaliches (which was then part of Rizal).



In ancient Philippines, tektikes were used by early settlers in the Philippines as arrowheads and other tools as well as decorative purposes.
During the Philippine Iron Age, due to the polish features of philippinites found in graves, it was evidenced that philippinites were used as amulets or charms.
In modern times, it is generally used as a collector's item.