tegite

Tegite is a term used in various contexts to denote a substance or concept, rather than a single defined mineral. It is not an officially recognized mineral name in major mineralogical databases, and its meaning varies by source.

In speculative geology and fiction, tegite is sometimes described as a glassy or crystalline material formed under extreme conditions such as high-pressure impact or rapid cooling. Descriptions differ; some portray it as a durable, lightweight material, others as a brittle glass similar to tektites.

Historically, tegite appears as an alternate spelling or confusion with tektite in some older texts or miscitations. Because of overlapping terminology, readers should verify the context to distinguish tegite from tektite, obsidian, or other glassy materials.

In scientific discussions outside fiction, tegite has been used informally to refer to hypothetical glassy phases or to speculative materials in materials science, but such usage is neither standardized nor widely accepted.

See also: tektite, glass, volcanic glass, meteorite impact glass. If you have a specific source or context for tegite, it could help clarify its definition and characteristics.