{"product_id":"frosty-moldavite-13-38g-nes-zahrada","title":"\"Frosty\" Moldavite | 13.38g | Nesmen Zahrada","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"403\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis impressive 13.38 gram specimen originates from the Nesmen Zahrada locality and displays the distinctive frosted surface that makes Moldavite from this deposit so recognisable. Its elongated form and soft almost bark-like texture give it a refined, understated appearance while still revealing the natural flow lines and sculpturing created during its extraordinary formation over 14.8 million years ago.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"835\"\u003eThe specimen exhibits attractive olive-green translucency when viewed against the light, with a beautifully preserved natural surface across the majority of the piece. A small natural impact mark and minor edge chip are present, as shown in the photographs, but do little to detract from the specimen's overall appeal. Instead, they serve as reminders of the remarkable geological journey this ancient natural glass has undergone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003eLarge, characterful specimens from Nesmen Zahrada are becoming increasingly difficult to obtain, making this an excellent opportunity to acquire a substantial example from one of the Czech Republic's classic Moldavite localities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWeight: 13.38 grams\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLocality: Nesmen Zahrada, Czech Republic\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCondition: Natural specimen with a small edge chip and natural impact mark\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFeatures: Characteristic frosted surface, elongated form, attractive translucency and classic locality characteristics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\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 \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 \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\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moldavite NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55355824537891,"sku":"AP7262","price":463.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/1020\/8035\/files\/643AC32A-3A85-4FC1-8AC3-F08A00534DA1.jpg?v=1784600672","url":"https:\/\/moldavite.co.nz\/products\/frosty-moldavite-13-38g-nes-zahrada","provider":"Moldavite NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}