moldavite
noun/ˈmɒldəvʌɪt/
Etymology From German Moldawit, from Moldau (“Vltava River”).
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Geography, Geology, Natural sciences A substance formed by meteorite impact, a component of the tektites found across central Europe.
- When a meteorite strikes the earth, it produces the formation of moldavite. This semiprecious stone, which resembles green glass, has gemlike qualities and is often used in jewelry.2009, Simon Cox, Decoding The Lost Symbol, Simon and Schuster, →ISBN, page 156: