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Re: Utah Tektites?

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Subject: Re: Utah Tektites?
From: Matt Morgan <mhmeteorites@geocities.com>
Date: Wed, 29 Apr 1998 18:49:32 -0600
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Julia:
I have seen glasses produced from nuclear blasts, and they "look" nothing
like tektites. Normally they are just fused sand from the area where the
explosion took place. Tektites, however, are almost pure SiO2 (Silica). I am
curious why there are color variations in tektites, such as lavender and
green.  Are the compostions different between localities?

Matt

JJSwaim wrote:

> Hi Matt, Martin, Michael and list,
>
> I have been wondering myself if tektites, like shocked quartz , can be a
> by-product of nuclear testing.  Any thoughts?  I assume tektites
> produced as a result of volcanic activity has been considered.
>
> Best regards,
> Julia

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