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Moldavites
last edited:  12/19/07    number of photos:  2

Moldavites are green tektites created by a large                               
meteorite impact in Germany (Riess crater) which
caused melted glass droplets to fall in Moldavia.

moldavite as a tektite

cabochons
moldavite cabochons:  A  B


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