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Impact-melt-rock

A rock classification type
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Indochinite

Guangxi, China
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Moldavite, etc.

Nesměň, Ločenice, České Budějovice District, South Bohemian Region, Czech Republic
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Moldavite

Besednice moldavite occurrences, Besednice, Český Krumlov District, South Bohemian Region, Czech Republic
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Tektite

Guangdong, China
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Indochinite

Guangxi, China
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Moldavite, etc.

Nesměň, Ločenice, České Budějovice District, South Bohemian Region, Czech Republic
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Moldavite

Besednice moldavite occurrences, Besednice, Český Krumlov District, South Bohemian Region, Czech Republic
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Tektite

Guangdong, China
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Indochinite

Guangxi, China
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Moldavite, etc.

Nesměň, Ločenice, České Budějovice District, South Bohemian Region, Czech Republic
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About Impact-melt-rockHide

Rocks which have undergone whole rock melting from the impact of a meteorite.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
49084
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:49084:7

Classification of Impact-melt-rockHide

Sub-divisions of Impact-melt-rockHide

Synonyms of Impact-melt-rockHide

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Localities for Impact-melt-rockHide

Showing 305 localities.

This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.
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Locality ListHide

- This locality has map coordinates listed. - This locality has estimated coordinates. ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence. ? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. - Good crystals or important locality for species. - World class for species or very significant. (TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species. (FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties). Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality. Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).

All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Antarctica
 
  • East Antarctica
    • Queen Maud Land
[Microtektite, Tektite, Tektite var: Australite] Soens et al. (2021)
    • Victoria Land
[Tektite] Rochette et al. (2008)
[Microtektite, Tektite, Tektite var: Australite] Folco et al. (2008)
Australia
 
[Tektite] Bottrill et al. (2008)
    • Pastoral Unincorporated Area
      • Burr Well Station
[Tektite] collection Maurice de Graaf +1 other reference
[Tektite] Chalmers et al. (1976)
[Tektite, Tektite var: Australite] R. 0. Chalmers et al. (1976)
      • Witchelina Nature Reserve (Witchelina)
[Tektite] Chalmers et al. (1976)
  • Tasmania
    • West Coast municipality
      • Queenstown district
[Darwin Glass, Tektite] Bottrill et al. (2008)
[Darwin Glass] Howard (2023)
[Tektite] R Bottrill collection +1 other reference
      • Zeehan mining district
[Tektite] Bottrill & Baker
  • Western Australia
[Tektite] Fetherston et al. (2013)
[Tektite] Fetherston et al. (2013)
    • Menzies Shire
      • Yerilla Station
[Tektite] R Bottrill collection +1 other reference
Austria
 
  • Lower Austria
    • Gänserndorf District
      • Dürnkrut
[Tektite var: Moldavite] www.mineralienatlas.de (n.d.) +1 other reference
    • Hollabrunn District
      • Wullersdorf
[Tektite var: Moldavite] Roetzel (2007)
    • Horn District
      • Altenburg
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Exel (1993)
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Exel (1993)
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Exel (1993)
      • Straning-Grafenberg
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Krahuletzmuseum Eggenburg exhibition
    • Krems-Land District
      • Weinzierl am Walde
        • Maigen
          • Hartenstein castle
[Tektite var: Moldavite] Bayer (1921)
    • Mistelbach District
      • Rabensburg
[Tektite var: Moldavite] www.mineralienatlas.de (n.d.) +1 other reference
    • Waidhofen an der Thaya District
      • Ludweis-Aigen
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Exel (1993)
  • Styria
    • Deutschlandsberg District
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Koeberl (1985, March)
Barbados
[Tektite]  
Belize
 
  • Orange Walk District
[Tektite] Sedimentology Volume 49
Brunei
 
  • Brunei-Muara District
[Tektite] Harrisson (1975)
Cambodia
[Tektite]  
[Tektite] Barnes (1962)
  • Kratié Province
[Tektite] Barnes (1962)
  • Pailin Province
[Tektite, Tektite var: Indochinite] Meteorite Collection of the Department ...
[Tektite] Sutherland et al. (2015) +2 other references
China
[Tektite, Tektite var: Indochinite] www.greatwallct.com (n.d.)
    • Zhanjiang
[Tektite] Pinti et al. (2004)
  • Guangxi
    • Baise
[Tektite, Tektite var: Indochinite] www.greatwallct.com/tekar.htm
      • Tianyang Co.
        • Damei
[Tektite] Wei Wang et al. (2006)
[Tektite, Tektite var: Indochinite] www.greatwallct.com/tekar.htm
    • Yulin
[Tektite, Tektite var: Indochinite] www.greatwallct.com/tekar.htm
  • Hainan
    • Ding'an Co.
[Tektite, Tektite var: Indochinite] Pinti et al. (2004)
[Tektite, Tektite var: Indochinite] Pinti et al. (2004)
    • Wenchang Co.
[Tektite, Tektite var: Indochinite] Pinti et al. (2004)
Colombia
 
  • Cauca Department
[Tektite] Gómez et al. (2017, March)
[Tektite] Daniel S Yunis
Czech Republic
 
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite]
  • Karlovy Vary Region
    • Cheb District
      • Cheb
        • Dřenice
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Čada M.: Historie nálezů vltavínů ...
      • Odrava
        • Obilná
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Čada M.: Historie nálezů vltavínů ...
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Čada M.: Historie nálezů vltavínů ...
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Čada M.: Historie nálezů vltavínů ...
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Čada M.: Historie nálezů vltavínů ...
      • Velký Luh
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Čada M.: Historie nálezů vltavínů ...
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite]
  • Plzeň Region
    • Klatovy District
      • Sušice
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Charles Calkins Collection
  • South Bohemian Region
    • České Budějovice District
      • Borovany
[Tektite var: Moldavite] Primas
      • Boršov nad Vltavou
        • Zahorčice (Záhorčice; Sahorschitz; Zahorčitz)
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Woldřich (1888)
[Tektite var: Moldavite] - (n.d.)
      • Dříteň
        • Radomilice
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Woldřich (1888)
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Adamovská (1967)
      • Homole
[Tektite var: Moldavite] ...
[Tektite var: Moldavite] - (n.d.)
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Marc Gravel collection
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Turnovec I.: Úložné poměry ...
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Jan Čermák personal collection.
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Turnovec I.: Úložné poměry ...
      • Nové Hrady
        • Byňov
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Jirásek et al. (ed. Rajlich, P.)
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Vamberová O.
      • Sedlec
        • Plástovice
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Prchal et al. (4. konference o vltavínech)
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Trnka (jižní Čechy)
        • Dobrkovská Lhotka
[Tektite var: Moldavite] Vitezslav Snasel collection
      • Svatý Jan nad Malší
        • Chlum nad Malší
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Petr Pauliš : Nejzajímavější ...
      • Trhové Sviny
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Adamovská (1967)
      • Týn nad Vltavou
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] www.geology.cz (n.d.)
      • Vrábče
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Žebera
        • Koroseky
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Kaigl J.
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Kaigl J.
        • Kroclov
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Oswald
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Žebera
      • Závraty
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Červený T.: Nová lokalita vltavínů ...
    • Český Krumlov District
      • Besednice
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Ševčík J.: Výsledky průzkumných ...
[Tektite var: Moldavite] www.vltaviny.cz (n.d.)
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Ševčík J.: Výsledky průzkumných ...
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Ševčík J.: Výsledky průzkumných ...
      • Dolní Třebonín
        • Dolní Svince
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Novák
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Novák
    • Jindřichův Hradec District
      • Majdalena
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Ševčík J.: Nové nálezy vltavínů ...
      • Suchdol nad Lužnicí
        • Bor
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Vamberová O.
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Vamberová O.
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Vamberová O.
        • Hrdlořezy
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Vamberová O.
    • Prachatice District
[Tektite var: Moldavite] Rost (1966)
        • Brusná
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Kos M.
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Kos M.
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Kos M.
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Kos M.
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Kos M.
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Kos M.
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Kos M.
        • Hrbov
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Kos M.
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Marc Gravel collection
        • Vodice
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Kos M.
      • Netolice
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Kos M.
    • Strakonice District
      • Číčenice
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Novák
        • Strpí
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Novák
      • Milejovice
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] opac.geologie.ac.at (n.d.)
  • South Moravian Region
    • Břeclav District
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Čtyroký P.: Vzácný nález vltavínu ...
    • Brno-Country District
      • Biskoupky
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Mrázek I.
      • Ivančice
        • Hrubšice
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Mrázek I.
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Mrázek I.
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Mrázek I.
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Mrázek I.
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Mrázek I.
      • Oslavany
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Dočkal P.: Naleziště vltavínů ...
    • Znojmo District
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Mrázek I.
      • Podmolí
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Šmerda J.: Vltavín z meandru Šobes u ...
      • Suchohrdly
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Čtyroký P.: Nová biostratigrafická ...
  • Ústí nad Labem Region
    • Litoměřice District
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Marc Gravel collection (dealer label)
  • Vysočina Region
    • Třebíč District
      • Dalešice
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Mrázek I.: Geologické poměry ...
      • Dukovany
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Mrázek I.: Geologické poměry ...
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Mrázek I.: Geologické poměry ...
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Houzar S.
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Houzar et al. (1997)
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Houzar S.
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Houzar S.
      • Námešť nad Oslavou
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Houzar S.
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Houzar S.
Egypt
 
  • New Valley Governorate
[Libyan Desert Glass, Tektite] A. M. I. Martins collection +1 other reference
Germany
 
  • Bavaria
    • Middle Franconia
      • Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen District
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] www.museum.hu-berlin.de (2002)
    • Swabia
      • Donau-Ries District
        • Amerdingen
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] www.museum.hu-berlin.de (2002)
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] www.museum.hu-berlin.de (2002)
  • Saxony
    • Bautzen District
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] www.mineralienatlas.de (n.d.)
Germany/Poland
 
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] lausitzer-moldavite.de (n.d.)
Haiti
 
  • Ouest Department
    • Léogâne Arrondissement
      • Léogâne
[Tektite] Abstracts of the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference et al. (1991)
India
 
  • Madhya Pradesh
    • Katni district
[Tektite var: Chinite] Tripathi et al. (2022)
  • Maharashtra
    • Amravati Division
      • Buldhana District
[Tektite] Maloof et al. (2010)
[Tektite] Meteoritics & Planetary Science 40 et al. (2005)
Indonesia
[Tektite]  
[Tektite] Koeberl et al. (1997)
  • South Kalimantan Province
    • Riam Kanan
[Tektite] Observed and acchived at the mine by P. ...
Ivory Coast
Kazakhstan
 
  • Aktobe Region
    • Yrgyz District
[Tektite, Tektite var: Irghizite] Roman Davidof Tektites - one of the ... +1 other reference
Laos
[Tektite]  
  • Champasak Province
[Tektite, Tektite var: Indochinite] www-phys.llnl.gov (n.d.)
  • Salavan Province
[Tektite, Tektite var: Australite] Sieh et al. (2020)
  • Savannakhet Province
    • Nong District
[Tektite, Tektite var: Indochinite] www-phys.llnl.gov (n.d.)
[Tektite] Křížová et al. (2019)
    • Phine District
[Tektite, Tektite var: Australite] Glass et al. (2020)
Malaysia
[Tektite]  
Namibia
 
  • ǁKaras Region
    • ǃNamiǂNûs Constituency
Cavosie et al. (2022)
Philippines
[Tektite]  
  • Luzon
    • Bicol Region
      • Camarines Norte Province
[Tektite, Tektite var: Bikolite] www.tektites.co.uk (n.d.)
[Tektite, Tektite var: Philippinite] en.wikipedia.org (n.d.)
    • Calabarzon Region
[Tektite] University of NM Geology Museum
Poland
 
  • Lower Silesian Voivodeship
    • Świdnica County
      • Gmina Strzegom
        • Rusko
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Skála et al. (2016)
      • Gmina Żarów
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Brachaniec et al. (2015) +1 other reference
  • Lubusz Voivodeship
    • Żagań County
[Tektite, Tektite var: Moldavite] Brachaniec et al. (2015) +1 other reference
Russia
 
  • Krasnoyarsk Krai
    • Taymyrsky Dolgano-Nenetsky District
[Tagamite] Sonin et al. (Russia) +1 other reference
[Tagamite] Ohfuji et al. (2015)
  • Nenets Autonomous Okrug
    • Yugorskii Peninsula
      • Pai-Khoi Range (Paikhoi; Pay Khoy)
Shumilova et al. (2020)
Thailand
[Tektite]  
[Tektite, Tektite var: Indochinite] Barnes et al. (1962)
  • Nakhon Ratchasima Province
    • Nakhon Ratchasima District
[Tektite, Tektite var: Indochinite] C. Lemanski (visited, collected & photographed)
[Tektite, Tektite var: Indochinite] Fiske et al. (1996)
USA
 
  • Alabama
[Tektite] Ransom (1974)
  • Arizona
    • Coconino County
      • Meteor Crater area
[Tektite] Collected by Sebastian Tauber in ...
[Tektite, Tektite var: Georgiaite] Meteoritics & Planetary Science +1 other reference
[Tektite, Tektite var: Georgiaite] Meteoritics & Planetary Science
[Tektite] Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta Volume ... +2 other references
[Tektite] Ransom (1974)
[Tektite, Tektite var: Georgiaite] Meteoritics & Planetary Science
    • Washington County
[Tektite] Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta Volume ...
  • Massachusetts
    • Dukes County
      • Martha's Vineyard
        • Aquinnah
[Tektite] Gleba (2008)
[Tektite, Tektite var: Bediasite] O'Keefe (1966)
    • Fayette County
[Tektite] Popular Astronomy
[Tektite] Univeristy of NM Geology Museum
Vietnam
[Tektite]  
  • Cao Bằng Province
    • Bảo Lâm District
[Tektite, Tektite var: Indochinite] Chester S. Lemanski
  • Kiên Giang Province
[Tektite] Pham Van Long et al. (2004)
[Tektite] Pham Van Long et al. (2004) +1 other reference
[Tektite] Pham Van Long et al. (2004) +1 other reference
  • Quảng Nam Province
[Tektite, Tektite var: Indochinite] www-phys.llnl.gov (n.d.)
  • Thừa Thiên-Huế Province
[Tektite, Tektite var: Indochinite] www-phys.llnl.gov (n.d.)
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