{"product_id":"natural-moldavite-12-16g-maly-chlum-kraj-1","title":"Natural Moldavite | 12.16g | Maly Chlum Kraj","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis substantial 12.16g specimen from Maly Chlum Kraj has a long, tapering profile, widening into a rounded, weightier base. Fine lengthwise striations run through the translucent olive-green surface, with a more heavily textured, darker lower end. The broad-to-narrow silhouette and intricate natural etching make it a compelling collector's stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 12.16g, this stone has an impressive elongated shape, tapering towards one end. The longitudinal grooves and heavily etched lower section create different textures along its length, which become especially clear when it is slowly rotated in the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaly Chlum Kraj is a specific locality designation associated with the Maly Chlum area. Preserving that more precise attribution is valuable for collectors who distinguish between nearby find areas rather than grouping all specimens under one general locality name.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ch4\u003eMoldavite Weight: 12.16g\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ch4\u003eLocality: Maly Chlum Kraj\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable width=\"559\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEach piece comes with a certificate of authenticity tied to a money-back guarantee.\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Moldavite \u0026amp; where is it from?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\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\/p\u003e\u003cp\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\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eMoldavite NZ\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\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","brand":"Moldavite NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55901922427171,"sku":"TM1026-20","price":997.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/1020\/8035\/files\/TM1026-20_69b6daed-6b2c-4760-a55b-f29e7a6f455b.jpg?v=1793148298","url":"https:\/\/moldavite.co.nz\/products\/natural-moldavite-12-16g-maly-chlum-kraj-1","provider":"Moldavite NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}