Tektite (natural impact glass) · Moldavite

Moldavite

Moldavite is the olive-green tektite of the Czech Republic, born of the Ries meteorite impact 14.7 million years ago. RI about 1.49, SG 2.32-2.40 and wormy lechatelierite inclusions confirm identity. Single-source, heavily faked, and steadily appreciating.

Colour
green

Transparency
Transparent to translucent

RI
1.480–1.510

SG
2.32–2.40

Mohs
5.0–5.5

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