Moldavite
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Mineral NameMoldavite
Chemical Formula(SiO2)n
Mohs Hardness5.5
Crystal Systemamorphous
Lustervitreous
Streak Colorwhite
Cleavagenone
Fractureconchoidal
Specific Gravity2.32
Colorsgreen, olive green, brownish-green
Transparencytranslucent
Type LocalityCzech Republic (Bohemia and Moravia)
Mineral GroupTektite (impact glass)
Usesjewelry, collector, metaphysical
Rarityuncommon
Description
This image shows a rough, irregularly shaped piece of moldavite, displaying its characteristic translucent olive-green color and a deeply textured, often wrinkled surface.
Geological Context
Moldavite is a type of tektite, formed from terrestrial rock melted by the impact of a large meteorite approximately 14.7 million years ago, primarily associated with the Ries impact event in Germany.
