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Term: Tektites
Definition:

Small glassy bodies whose chemical composition is unrelated to the geological formation in which they are found. They are found mostly in Australia, Java, Philippines and Indochina. Tektites are now thought to have been produced by the impact of meteorites on the earth's surface.

Created 2023.04.16
Last Modified 2023.04.16
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