{"product_id":"2-87g-nesmen-les-moldavite","title":"Natural Moldavite | 2.87g | Nesmen Les","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.87g natural Moldavite from Nesmen Les\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has a wonderfully layered appearance, with broad overlapping formations that give the specimen an almost \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eleaf-like, folded structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Rather than being dominated by sharp spikes, this piece draws attention to its sweeping surface patterns and substantial three-dimensional relief.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcross the centre, the glass forms a network of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edeeply etched channels and flowing, feather-like grooves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. These textures are bordered by raised plates and irregular ridges, creating distinct levels across the surface. Around the perimeter, thinner translucent sections contrast beautifully with the heavier central mass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts colour moves through several shades of green. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh olive and moss-green tones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are especially visible through the thinner upper areas, while the deeper folds develop into a rich forest green. When light enters from behind or below, the specimen becomes noticeably more luminous, revealing just how translucent the natural glass is beneath its darker surface appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe physics of the stone plays an important part in this effect. Moldavite is transparent to translucent natural glass, so its apparent darkness depends strongly on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethickness and the path that light takes through it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Light passes relatively easily through thin edges, making them glow, whereas the thicker centre absorbs and scatters more of that light and therefore appears darker. Its multitude of curved and angled surfaces also redirects light, creating flashes of reflection across the raised ridges and shadows inside the deeper channels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a specimen that can look remarkably different simply by changing the viewing angle or lighting—a particularly attractive characteristic of this piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNesmen Les\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e meaning “forest” in Czech, is one of the celebrated Moldavite localities of South Bohemia. Material from this area can be difficult to recover, and the locality is especially appreciated for specimens showing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estrong natural etching and elaborate surface sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 2.87g piece captures that character beautifully: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elayered rather than uniform, richly textured rather than smooth, and filled with changing shades of green as light moves through it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMoldavite Weight: 2.87g \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMaterials: Moldavite\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLocality: Nesmen Les\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"559\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEach piece comes with a certificate of authenticity tied to a money-back guarantee.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eWhat is Moldavite \u0026amp; where is it from?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoldavite is a rare tektite or meteoric glass, caused by an asteroid impact 15 million 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\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 found up to 6 metres underground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMoldavite NZ\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moldavite NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55710296801571,"sku":"MC1026G13-23","price":115.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/1020\/8035\/files\/0C6E4BA0-E15A-4B6B-801B-40069F263E09.jpg?v=1791236245","url":"https:\/\/moldavite.co.nz\/products\/2-87g-nesmen-les-moldavite","provider":"Moldavite NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}