{"product_id":"true-besednice-hedgehog-6-98g-besednice-jezkovna","title":"True Besednice Hedgehog | 6.98g | Besednice Ježkovna","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTrue Besednice Jezkovna Hedgehog – 6.98 gram \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoldavite\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn impressive \u003cstrong\u003e6.98-gram Moldavite\u003c\/strong\u003e from the celebrated \u003cstrong\u003eBesednice Ježkovna\u003c\/strong\u003e locality in Czech Republic. This broad, fan-shaped “hedgehog” specimen features exceptionally dramatic natural sculpting, with deep radiating grooves, layered ridges and sharply defined projections creating a highly three-dimensional surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe colour ranges from rich olive and forest green through to luminous green along the thinner, translucent areas. Measuring approximately 3 cm across, the specimen presents contrasting textures on each side, from bold fluted formations to intricate folds, channels and rugged etched details. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a natural, unpolished specimen weighing 6.98 grams. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts unusual shape, strong translucency and distinctive Ježkovna character make it a particularly eye-catching collector’s piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWeight: 6.98g\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\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":55457931002147,"sku":"MC726HH26","price":1536.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/1020\/8035\/files\/IMG_0266_aa038af4-3e31-498d-94f3-b5e7c125c78d.jpg?v=1786489478","url":"https:\/\/moldavite.co.nz\/products\/true-besednice-hedgehog-6-98g-besednice-jezkovna","provider":"Moldavite NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}