{"product_id":"16-3g-frosty-moldavite","title":"16.3g Brusna \"Frosty\" Moldavite","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking 16.30 gram Moldavite from the highly sought-after Brusná locality, this impressive specimen is preserved in flawless condition and displays the distinctive frosted surface for which Brusná is renowned. This unique \"frosty\" appearance is created by extremely fine natural micro-sculpturing formed during millions of years of geological weathering, giving the stone a soft, satin-like texture unlike the deeper etchings seen in most other Moldavite localities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrosted Moldavite is found in only a handful of localities, making specimens such as this especially desirable to collectors seeking unusual and locality-specific characteristics. Large examples in perfect condition are becoming increasingly difficult to source, adding further appeal to this exceptional piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach specimen comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and is backed by our money-back authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\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 style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\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 style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAll of our moldavite and jewellery is guaranteed for authenticity by a 100% money back guarantee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moldavite NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55295809028387,"sku":"O105","price":735.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/1020\/8035\/files\/272273A4-417A-47A2-877D-8BA392220351.jpg?v=1782956978","url":"https:\/\/moldavite.co.nz\/products\/16-3g-frosty-moldavite","provider":"Moldavite NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}