{"product_id":"11-24g-deeply-etched-moldavite-maly-chlum","title":"11.24g Deeply Etched Moldavite - Maly Chlum","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"370\"\u003eAn impressive Moldavite of substantial size, weighing 11.24 grams. This powerful specimen is in pristine condition, free from chips or damage. It displays exceptionally deep, well-defined etching and a rich green tone that gives it undeniable presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"615\"\u003eOn closer inspection, the surface reveals open bubbles and a striking lechatelierite inclusion that protrudes from the stone, resembling a tiny icicle — a rare and fascinating natural feature formed during the violent conditions of its origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"730\"\u003eNot the easiest piece to capture in photographs, but in hand it is a commanding and highly characterful specimen.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"730\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included with purchase. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Moldavite \u0026amp; where is it from?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoldavite is a rare tektite or meteoric glass, caused by an asteroid impact 15mil. years ago. The intense, 10,000°c+ temperatures of the strike vapourised the asteroid, target rock and sand, flinging the molten substance high into the atmosphere.\u003cbr\u003eFrom the impact zone in Germany some 300km away, It landed back to earth in what is now the Czech Republic and as it flew, it cooled and solidified into translucent green, glass-like droplets of various shapes and sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is said that only 1% of what had originally fallen is still intact to this day and the estimates of the total amount of Moldavite remaining is under 300 tonnes. In comparison with gold or diamonds, this makes Moldavite 1000x rarer.\u003cbr\u003e99% of all Moldavite is found in a small area in the Southern part of the Czech Republic. It can be found on the surface but the highly prized, well preserved specimens are to be found up to 6m underground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoldavite NZ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eis a small family business and collectors hub based in New Zealand. We are the only exclusive Moldavite dealer in the Southern Hemisphere. We source all of our Moldavite directly through our family and trusted contacts in the Czech Republic.  \u003cspan\u003eAll of our Moldavite and jewellery is guaranteed for authenticity by a 100% money back guarantee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"730\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moldavite NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54981921440035,"sku":"TM270G1","price":497.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/1020\/8035\/files\/IMG_8386.jpg?v=1777244942","url":"https:\/\/moldavite.co.nz\/products\/11-24g-deeply-etched-moldavite-maly-chlum","provider":"Moldavite NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}