{"product_id":"natural-moldavite-5-62g-marouskovo-pole","title":"Natural Moldavite | 5.62g | Marouskovo Pole","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA substantial 5.62 gram natural Moldavite specimen from Marouskovo Pole, displaying attractive flowing surface sculpturing and excellent green translucency.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe broad face features intricate natural etching, with sweeping ridges, fine grooves and textured patterns running across the glass. The variation between darker, more heavily sculpted areas and the lighter translucent sections gives the specimen plenty of depth and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlease note that this specimen is damaged. A significant section has cracked away along one entire side, leaving a clearly visible broken edge. The damage is reflected in the price, making this an opportunity to own a larger Marouskovo Pole specimen at a considerably reduced cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDespite the damage, the remaining natural surface is very attractive and well preserved, with plenty of the original sculpturing still present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMoldavite Weight: 5.71g\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCondition: Damaged \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLocality: Marouskovo Pole\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\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 style=\"height: 35.4141px; width: 100.623%;\" width=\"559\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.4141px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 35.4141px; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\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":55643402305827,"sku":"TN926-16","price":124.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/1020\/8035\/files\/5F583A62-49F5-4A8D-BB08-D0035BD56208.jpg?v=1790209847","url":"https:\/\/moldavite.co.nz\/products\/natural-moldavite-5-62g-marouskovo-pole","provider":"Moldavite NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}