{"product_id":"raw-moldavite-13-52g-maly-chlum-copy","title":"Raw Moldavite | 8.65g | Maly Chlum","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExquisitely textured Maly Chlum Moldavite specimen weighing a significant 8.65 grams. Displaying the beautifully sculpted, deeply etched surface for which this highly sought-after locality is renowned, this impressive piece also possesses excellent translucency thanks to its remarkably uniform thickness, allowing the intricate texture to be appreciated in even greater detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery ridge and groove remains sharply defined, showcasing outstanding natural preservation with virtually no signs of wear. Its rich olive forest-green body colour transitions beautifully to lighter translucent edges, enhancing the specimen’s depth and character under light. The natural vitreous lustre highlights the crisp relief and delicate lace-like etching, while the dramatic flow patterns reflect the intense forces that shaped the tektite during its formation nearly 15 million years ago. A superb collector-quality specimen, admired for its exceptional sculpturing, sharp margins, and striking visual appeal.\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: 8.65g\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLocality: Maly Chlum\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":55364376232227,"sku":"TM726L2-3","price":865.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/1020\/8035\/files\/9C89AA94-E981-4EE6-B3B2-7E4C60574764.jpg?v=1784773530","url":"https:\/\/moldavite.co.nz\/products\/raw-moldavite-13-52g-maly-chlum-copy","provider":"Moldavite NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}