{"product_id":"natural-moldavite-2-72g-marouskovo-pole-1","title":"Natural Moldavite | 2.72g | Marouskovo Pole","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA very distinctive 2.72 gram natural Moldavite specimen from Marouškovo Pole, with an unusually long, narrow form measuring approximately 4 cm in length. Marouškovo Pole is a recognised South Bohemian Moldavite locality in the Ločenice area. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this specimen particularly interesting is its strongly stretched, flowing appearance. Long linear grooves and ridges travel almost the entire length of the stone, creating a texture that looks as though the glass was pulled and folded while still molten. One side is more deeply sculpted and rugged, while the reverse reveals finer parallel striations and smoother areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts thin profile also gives the specimen very good translucency when illuminated, revealing variations in thickness and internal structure that are difficult to appreciate under normal lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt just 2.72 grams yet around 40 mm long, it has considerably more visual presence than its weight would suggest. A highly individual Marouškovo Pole specimen with an unusual elongated form and plenty of natural character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exact specimen pictured is the piece you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMoldavite Weight: 2.72g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLocality: Marouskovo Pole\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\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\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moldavite NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55592190837027,"sku":"MM926G135-2","price":68.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/1020\/8035\/files\/65B8D319-78D8-4ACB-9DF8-20D473590C37.jpg?v=1789349601","url":"https:\/\/moldavite.co.nz\/products\/natural-moldavite-2-72g-marouskovo-pole-1","provider":"Moldavite NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}