{"product_id":"3-49g-moldavite","title":"3.49g Moldavite","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGenuine Moldavite from Chlum Silazka, weighing 3.49 grams.\u003cbr data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"140\"\u003eThe matte surface of this specimen is characteristic of a field-find, having rested on or near the surface and undergone natural weathering over millions of years. Unlike excavated pieces, which typically display sharper, more defined etching, this example is more rounded and softened, with a rugged, time-worn character unique to surface material.Reduced by 30% due to minor edge chips, otherwise a solid and appealing specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"48455f8b-3922-40a4-ab87-044d6b10c707\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003eEach piece comes with a certificate of authenticity tied to a money back guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1521\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1049\"\u003eWhat is Moldavite \u0026amp; where is it from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1052\"\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=\"1298\" data-end=\"1301\"\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=\"1523\" data-end=\"1966\"\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\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1966\"\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1760\"\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=\"1968\" data-end=\"2339\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"1984\"\u003eMoldavite NZ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"1987\"\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\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Moldavite NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54917066064163,"sku":"MM130G-3","price":77.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/1020\/8035\/files\/3.49g_Moldavite.jpg?v=1776161361","url":"https:\/\/moldavite.co.nz\/products\/3-49g-moldavite","provider":"Moldavite NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}