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Moldavite (Tektite - natural glass caused by meteorite impact) from Vltava (Moldau) River, southern Bohemia, Czech Republic

 
Moldavite (Tektite - natural glass caused by meteorite impact) from Vltava (Moldau) River, southern Bohemia, Czech Republic

DESCRIPTION:No. 34477
Mineral:Moldavite (Tektite - natural glass caused by meteorite impact)
Locality:Vltava (Moldau) River, southern Bohemia, Czech Republic
Description:Translucent green moldavite (fused natural glass resulting from the impact of a meteorite about 15 million years ago in central Europe) with wavy flow pattern resulting from the impact process. Weight: 0.8 grams
Overall Size:24x10x5 mm
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