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moldavite
moldavite (ˈmɒldəˌvaɪt) n (Minerals) a green tektite found in the Czech Republic, thought to be the product of an ancient meteorite impact in Germany[C19: named after Moldavia]moldavite
moldavite[mōl′dä‚vīt] (geology) A translucent, olive-to brownish-green or pale-green tektite from western Czechoslovakia, characterized by surface sculpturing due to solution etching. Also known as moldauite; pseudochrysolite; vitavite. (mineralogy) A variety of ozocerite from Moldavia. |