{"product_id":"natural-moldavite-4-31g-maly-chlum-1","title":"Natural Moldavite | 4.31g | Maly Chlum","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicate 4.31g specimen from Maly Chlum with an asymmetric, branching silhouette. Its upper section forms a translucent, curved crest above a deeply wrinkled lower body, while small irregular projections extend from the sides. The light catches fine ridges in yellow-green highlights against darker olive recesses, revealing intricate detail across this unusually shaped stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 4.31g weight belies the complexity of this small piece. Its asymmetric crest, fine edge projections and closely folded lower section make it interesting to study from several angles, especially with a narrow beam of light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaly Chlum is a recognised locality for sculptural Czech Moldavite. Collectors frequently examine the natural ridges, folds and etched surfaces of pieces from this area, with each specimen offering a different combination of shape and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ch4\u003eMoldavite Weight: 4.31g\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ch4\u003eLocality: Maly Chlum\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":56012926746915,"sku":"TM1026-14","price":353.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/1020\/8035\/files\/library-91BDDD38-D0F0-4914-8B36-011D796E96FC-L0-001.jpg?v=1793916122","url":"https:\/\/moldavite.co.nz\/products\/natural-moldavite-4-31g-maly-chlum-1","provider":"Moldavite NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}