{"product_id":"3-2g-maly-chlum-moldavite","title":"3.2g Maly Chlum Moldavite","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighing 3.2 grams, this authentic Czech specimen captures everything collectors admire about this legendary locality. Its surface is alive with intricate natural sculpture — a labyrinth of ridges, grooves and deeply etched detail formed during its extraordinary journey through Earth's atmosphere some 15 million years ago.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact, beautifully preserved and rich in character, it displays the unmistakable texture that has made Maly Chlum one of the most respected and sought-after Moldavite localities. A refined specimen that offers far more than its size might suggest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\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":55209950249251,"sku":"TM626G12-1","price":99.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/1020\/8035\/files\/IMG_1165_7dce5e45-275e-4651-bc47-0d46a41cadff.jpg?v=1780879151","url":"https:\/\/moldavite.co.nz\/products\/3-2g-maly-chlum-moldavite","provider":"Moldavite NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}