{"product_id":"15-56g-moldavite-silazka","title":"15.56g Moldavite - Silazka","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"398\"\u003eAn impressive 15.56 gram Moldavite specimen from the Šilážka locality, featuring a substantial size, captivating natural form, and beautifully developed surface character. This fascinating piece displays an intriguing combination of sculpting and texture, with areas of fine micro-sculpturing reminiscent of the highly sought-after “frosted” Moldavite seen from the Brusná and Bartoškov localities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"709\"\u003eThe surface carries a soft, matte appearance with delicate natural etching and subtle textural variation that gives the specimen exceptional visual depth and personality. Its unusual shape further enhances the individuality of the piece, making it equally appealing as a collector’s specimen or display piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"985\"\u003eA few tiny nicks are visible under close inspection, consistent with the natural history and preservation of genuine Moldavite specimens of this size. Overall however, the piece presents extremely well and offers an outstanding balance of size, character, rarity, and value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003eA fantastic opportunity to acquire a larger, distinctive Czech Moldavite specimen with uncommon frosted-style texture at a very reasonable price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003eEach piece comes with a certificate of authenticity tied to a money back guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1798\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003eWhat is Moldavite \u0026amp; where is it from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1329\"\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 data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1578\"\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 data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"2243\"\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 data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2037\"\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\u003cp data-start=\"2245\" data-end=\"2616\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2245\" data-end=\"2261\"\u003eMoldavite NZ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2264\"\u003eMoldavite NZ is 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. All of our Moldavite and jewellery is guaranteed for authenticity by a 100% money back guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moldavite NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55157517222179,"sku":"MM526G200-2","price":555.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/1020\/8035\/files\/IMG_2735_5e6a72d6-3b1f-44dc-bc21-35d474e3fca5.jpg?v=1779915997","url":"https:\/\/moldavite.co.nz\/products\/15-56g-moldavite-silazka","provider":"Moldavite NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}