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Moldavite (Tektite — natural glass caused by meteorite impact) with 3.95 carat faceted gemstone from Vltava (Moldau) River, southern Bohemia, Czech Republic (Type Locality for Moldavite)

DESCRIPTION:	No. 73290
Mineral:	Moldavite (Tektite — natural glass caused by meteorite impact) with 3.95 carat faceted gemstone
Locality:	Vltava (Moldau) River, southern Bohemia, Czech Republic (Type Locality for Moldavite)
Description:	Water-worn 5.16 gram transparent green moldavite fragment, the fused natural glass resulting from the impact of a meteorite about 15 million years ago in central Europe, with faceted moldavite 11x11x6 mm gemstone weighing 3.95 carats. Collected ca. 1990
Overall Size:	21x20x12 mm
Crystals:
Archived:	For reference only

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