Georgiaite

Georgiaite found in Dodge County, GA displaying olive green color.

Georgiaite is a rare form of tektite found only in the state of Georgia in the southeastern United States. These tektites are found in part of the North American strewn field coming from what is believed to be the Chesapeake Bay impact crater in the late Eocene epoch over 35 million years ago. Two strewn fields and tektite groups are currently associated with this impact: the black bediasites in Texas and the green georgiaites in Georgia.

Georgiaite has been found only in the eastern part of central Georgia with only between 1,000 and 2,500 known specimens as of 2018. They are most commonly found as splash-form tektites.[1]

Georgiaite found in Dodge County, GA showing round shape, pock marked surface, and translucence when held up to light.
Georgiaite found in Dodge County, GA showing round shape, pock marked surface, and olive green color.
  1. ^ Roden, M.F.; Albin, E. (2018). "Georgiaites". New Georgia Encyclopedia. Georgia Humanities and University of Georgia Press. Retrieved 2020-06-25.