{"product_id":"3-18g-moldavite-2","title":"3.18g Moldavite","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn unusually shaped Marouskovo Pole Moldavite weighing 3.18 grams, distinguished by its elongated, tubular form and an impressive open bubble cavity at one end. Features such as this are highly prized among experienced collectors, offering a rare glimpse into the violent conditions under which Moldavite was formed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring its creation, molten material was hurled through the atmosphere at tremendous speed, occasionally trapping gases that later produced cavities, tunnels and other unusual structures. The result is a specimen rich in geological intrigue and impossible to replicate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplaying attractive natural etching and an uncommon morphology, this is far more than a typical Moldavite specimen. It is a conversation piece and a fascinating relic of one of Earth's most extraordinary impact events.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA distinctive collector's specimen from the renowned Marouskovo Pole locality, offering rarity, character and undeniable visual interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach piece comes with a certificate of authenticity tied to a money back guarantee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Moldavite \u0026amp; where is it from?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003cbr\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 to be found up to 6m underground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoldavite NZ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\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","brand":"Moldavite NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55209952411939,"sku":"TM626G12-2","price":112.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/1020\/8035\/files\/IMG_1168_1ea0bf04-c617-4c2c-84ca-84afb1f16b1b.jpg?v=1780879653","url":"https:\/\/moldavite.co.nz\/products\/3-18g-moldavite-2","provider":"Moldavite NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}