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Moldavite   contributed by Matthias Baermann   MetBul Link


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Copyright (c) Andreas Gren (Meteoritehouse), Hamburg.
Elongated drop, fine condition. 30 grams. 76 x 32 x 15 mm.   Impactite

Matthias writes:
Moldavite, Bohemia (exact location unknown)

Impact glass produced by the Noerdlinger Ries Event 15 million years ago. The force of the impact transported the ejecta between 250 and 450 km eastwards. The finely textured surface was formed over million of years by erosion through water. Moldavites are the only tektites of approved gem quality.


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 3/21/2023 1:04:28 PM		 Thank you, Ladies & Gentlemen. I don't know how large it gets with Moladavites, Anne. But it's the largest piece I have, once released from the chambers of wonder of Andi Gren's Meteoritehouse. Location could be Chlum, I guess, but Bernd should know that better.
Anne Black
 3/20/2023 7:52:35 PM		 Great specimen Matthias. I don't remember seeing a larger one.
Bernd Pauli
 3/20/2023 1:26:42 PM		 Beautiful droplet shape!
Twink Monrad
 3/20/2023 9:27:08 AM		 yes lovely!
Steve Brittenham
 3/20/2023 3:02:24 AM		 Beautiful piece and great pictures!
 

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