{"product_id":"moldavite-mysterious-tears-from-heaven","title":"Moldavite - Mysterious tears from Heaven","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book is widely regarded as the most comprehensive and informative resource on Moldavite available today. With 134 pages of detailed information and numerous photographs, it showcases different types of Moldavite, categorized by location. This hardcover guide thoroughly explores Moldavite in every possible context—from its formation and unique position among tektites to its distinguishing characteristics, including how to identify genuine Moldavite and distinguish it from glass or imitations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book also delves into Moldavite's significance in both jewellery and esotericism, offering valuable insights for collectors and enthusiasts alike. It includes an array of images featuring rough, natural, carved, and finished pieces, as well as a discussion on mining practices and the regions where Moldavite is found. A must-have for anyone interested in this remarkable gemstone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWhat is Moldavite \u0026amp; where is it from?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\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\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\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.\u003cbr\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\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMoldavite NZ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eis 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.  \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAll of our moldavite and jewellery is guaranteed for authenticity by a 100% money back guarantee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Moldavite NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55271808598307,"sku":"AC0001","price":99.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/1020\/8035\/files\/Book.jpg?v=1733211932","url":"https:\/\/moldavite.co.nz\/products\/moldavite-mysterious-tears-from-heaven","provider":"Moldavite NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}