{"product_id":"true-besednice-hedgehog-6-07g-besednice-jezkovna","title":"True Besednice Hedgehog | 6.07g | Besednice Ježkovna","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6.07 Gram Besednice Hedgehog Moldavite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional Moldavite from the celebrated \u003cstrong\u003eBesednice Ježkovna\u003c\/strong\u003e locality, displaying the dramatic sculpturing that makes true hedgehogs among the most coveted of all Moldavite forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis substantial specimen has a striking asymmetrical starburst shape, with broad fan-like lobes extending from a strongly defined central convergence. Deep flowing channels, raised ridges and a remarkable succession of sharp natural peaks create powerful three-dimensional relief from every angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts rich forest-green glass becomes brilliantly translucent under illumination, with the thinner crests and outer edges glowing a vivid green. Each face reveals a different arrangement of sweeping folds, jagged projections and intricate etched detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA finite geological artefact with unmistakable Besednice character, this \u003cstrong\u003e6.07 gram Besednice Hedgehog\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dramatic and highly desirable specimen for the discerning Moldavite collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWeight: 6.07g\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTrue Hedgehog\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLocality: Besednice Jezkovna\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":55455272239395,"sku":"MC726HH22","price":1335.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/1020\/8035\/files\/IMG_0169.jpg?v=1786406752","url":"https:\/\/moldavite.co.nz\/products\/true-besednice-hedgehog-6-07g-besednice-jezkovna","provider":"Moldavite NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}