{"product_id":"natural-moldavite-2-85g-nesmen-les","title":"Natural Moldavite | 2.85g | Nesmen Les","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fascinating \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.85g natural Moldavite specimen from Nesmen Les, Czech Republic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, distinguished by its chunky sculptural form, rich green translucency and a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclearly visible internal gas bubble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen has a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecompact, substantial shape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with an uneven natural surface. Its exterior displays a combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erounded depressions, irregular grooves, ridges and etched textures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving the stone a rugged, three-dimensional appearance. Unlike specimens with long, sharp sculpting, this piece has a heavier, more robust character with broad textured surfaces and naturally irregular edges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnder strong illumination, the stone reveals a beautiful range of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edeep forest, olive and vivid translucent green tones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The thicker areas appear considerably darker because more light is absorbed as it travels through the glass, while thinner sections and edges glow a brighter green. Its uneven surface also refracts and scatters the light, producing changing highlights and shadows across the specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA particularly interesting feature is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003evisible internal bubble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Moldavite is a natural impact glass formed when a meteorite impact generated extreme heat and pressure, melting and ejecting terrestrial material. As the molten material travelled through the atmosphere and rapidly cooled, gases could become trapped within the glass, leaving bubbles and other internal structures. The visible bubble in this specimen provides an intriguing glimpse into the physical processes involved in Moldavite's formation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNesmen Les\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e meaning “forest” in Czech — is one of the most highly prized Moldavite localities. It is known for producing remarkable specimens with spectacular natural etching and sculpting. Although its deposits are not considered completely depleted, material is difficult to mine and relatively few quality specimens emerge from this sought-after locality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMoldavite Weight: 2.85g\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMaterials: Moldavite\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLocality: Nesmen Les\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003cbr\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\u003cbr\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":55710298931491,"sku":"MC1026G13-29","price":114.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/1020\/8035\/files\/1FFE5481-C0C2-430A-B28A-03C652EC03D0.jpg?v=1791236300","url":"https:\/\/moldavite.co.nz\/products\/natural-moldavite-2-85g-nesmen-les","provider":"Moldavite NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}