Philippinite 39,27g rizalites Certificated Philippine tektite Collectibles 2024 for scientists museum quality certificated

Philippinite

PT 0012

This specimen is about 37*30*27mm weight 39,27g.

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 2024 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.