{"product_id":"natural-moldavite-8-4g-maly-chlum-1","title":"Natural Moldavite | 8.4g | Maly Chlum","description":"\u003cp\u003eA slender, blade-like 8.4g Moldavite from Maly Chlum, distinguished by its elongated, pointed outline and pronounced lengthwise striations. Darker green ridges rise from translucent olive channels, and the uneven sides are marked by tiny projections and natural pits. Its sharp-looking profile and densely textured face create a dramatic specimen from several viewing angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 8.4g, this is an elegant but substantial elongated specimen. The strong lengthwise grooves, narrow outline and uneven edge projections create an architectural quality, making it particularly interesting to examine with a loupe and side lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaly Chlum is one of the Czech Moldavite localities closely associated with strongly etched, sculptural specimens. Collectors appreciate the variety of shapes and surface structures found here, from delicate ridges to deeply furrowed pieces. The locality is an important part of this stone's identity, alongside its individual shape and preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ch4\u003eMoldavite Weight: 8.4g\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":56038050398499,"sku":"TM1026-7","price":592.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/1020\/8035\/files\/B2A22D97-6BF1-4A5B-ADF9-055DC4F12319_1_201_a.jpg?v=1794351727","url":"https:\/\/moldavite.co.nz\/products\/natural-moldavite-8-4g-maly-chlum-1","provider":"Moldavite NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}