5293
Title Of Article Chaper
Pithecanthropus and tektite
Title Of Journal Book
Scientific papers on Japanese antiques and art crafts
Issue
25
Pages
32-39
Language Of Text
Japanese
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
A natural glass sample was obtained from the archaeological remains at Sangiran, Java where the crania of Pithecanthropus have been found. Its petrographical and chemical properties were investigated in order to determine whether this material was tektite. The analogy between the sample and tektite was readily confirmed by their morphological, structural, and compositional characteristics. This was also supported by the <sub>57</sub>Fe Mössbauer, the infrared and visible absorption spectral studies. It appears to be the oldest stone implement made of tektite, possibly an extraterrestrial material. -- AATA
pub_id
5293