Colombianite

Colombianite

This is Colombianite, which is officially classed as Pseudotektite. There is debate as to how this was formed & whether it is a usual tektite (which forms when meteorite hits the earth) or if it formed from a super volcano erupting similar to obsidian. For me, the tektite theory is the one I feel is more correct, there are a few reasons for this –

• The texture & feel of the stone – for me it is more comparable to tektites than volcanic glass.

• The name – the indigenous people gave it a name that translated to ‘lightning stone’, implying this came from the sky rather than a volcano.

Colombianite with light underneath

The Muisca Tribe call this Piedra Rayo, which translates to lightning stone. It is believed to have direct links to the sacred & divine origins and is used by shamans to speak with the unknown, higher beings.

Colombianite is believed to be around 30 million years old.

What is a Tektite?

Tektites are formed when meteorite impacts the earth's surface. When a meteorite strikes the earth's surface, it generates a huge amount of heat & pressure, which will vaporise the surrounding rocks. This results in super-heated debris flying into the atmosphere, while it is in the atmosphere is cools and solidifies into this glass like form.