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Moldavite   contributed by Bernd Pauli   MetBul Link

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Bernd writes:
Rod-shaped, slightly twisted moldavite from Zatáčka (Czechoslovakia) purchased at the 2017 Munich Mineral Show. I’ve dubbed it the "asparagus". Moldavites are natural glasses that are genetically related to the Ries meteorite impact about 15 million years ago. Their water content is extremely low. It varies between 0.006 and 0.010 wt%. Moldavites, contrary to other tektite groups, are translucent or transparent.The color of these silica glasses ranges from pale green to brown.


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 11/23/2017 8:41:32 AM
Sweet! Looks just like the asteroid visitor we just had recently to the solar system. Happy Thanksgiving!! =D
John Divelbiss
 11/23/2017 7:28:33 AM
Bernd and others, Gobble Gobble on this 2017 Thanksgiving Day from Pennsylvania...lots of food, family and NFL football !
Twink Monrad
 11/23/2017 1:33:16 AM
A beautiful way to get your vegetable for the day
 

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