meteorite
Moldavite
Tektite (Natural glass, SiO2 + Al2O3)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 5.5 on the Mohs scale, deep forest green color, vitreous luster, amorphous crystal structure with no cleavage, and a specific gravity of 2.3-2.4.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 5.5 on the Mohs scale, deep forest green color, vitreous luster, amorphous crystal structure with no cleavage, and a specific gravity of 2.3-2.4.
Formation & geological history
Formed approximately 15 million years ago by a meteorite impact in the Ries crater region of present-day Germany, resulting in fused terrestrial and extraterrestrial rock.
Uses & applications
Highly prized by collectors and used in high-end jewelry, wire-wrapped pendants, and spiritual crystal healing.
Geological facts
Moldavite is an impactite tektite, meaning it is a glass formed from melted Earth rocks splashed into the atmosphere by a meteorite strike. It is found exclusively in the Czech Republic.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its distinctive deep green color, pitted and wrinkled texture, and translucent glass-like appearance. It is primarily found strewn across fields in southern Bohemia.
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