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georgiaite

A Dictionary of Astronomy | 1997 | 261 words | Copyright

georgiaite A type of tektite found in Georgia, USA. The ablation age of georgiaites is 33–35 million years. This is very similar to the derived ages of the bediasites and the Martha's Vineyard tektite; together, they make up the oldest group of tektites.

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