Tektites are natural glass objects formed from terrestrial material melted and ejected during the impact of a meteorite. Their name comes from the Greek word tektos, meaning "molten," reflecting their fiery origins. Tektites are composed primarily of silica, along with aluminum, and trace amounts of other elements, giving them a glassy appearance. They often have an aerodynamic shape, such as teardrops, disks, or spheres, and exhibit a characteristic pitted or etched surface, resulting from rapi
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Moldavite is part of the Tektite family! Tektites are an impact glass, they are created by the collision of meteorites with Earth. ☄️ Moldavite is around 14.7million years old. Moldavite is commonly imitated and has been imitated by natural glass since around the 19th century! Always use a trusted source when buying Moldavite because they can even imitate the natural surface patterns. Always use a Gemmologist who can identify natural Moldavite by looking for specific inclusions, SG and some othe
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