True Hedgehog | 1.31g | Besednice Jezkovna

A superb 1.31 gram Moldavite from the legendary Besednice Ježkovna locality, renowned worldwide for producing the iconic "hedgehog" Moldavites. Despite its modest size, this exceptional specimen displays the unmistakable deeply sculptured morphology that has made Ježkovna one of the most sought-after and collectible Moldavite localities in existence.

The specimen exhibits beautifully defined, radiating ridges and sharply sculpted peaks that rise dramatically from its surface, creating the classic hedgehog appearance prized by collectors. Deep natural grooves divide the raised lobes, while the crisp relief remains remarkably well preserved, giving the piece exceptional texture and character. Every face reveals intricate natural detail, making it a fascinating specimen to examine under magnification.

Held to the light, the pale olive-green glass displays excellent translucency, with the thin ridges glowing brilliantly while the deeper valleys create beautiful contrasts of light and shadow. The compact, symmetrical form enhances its visual appeal, allowing the sculptural features to be appreciated from every angle.

True Besednice Ježkovna specimens have become increasingly scarce as the locality has long since ceased commercial production. Even smaller examples displaying such classic hedgehog morphology are highly sought after by serious collectors, particularly when they remain completely intact and naturally preserved.

This is a beautiful representation of one of the world's most famous Moldavite localities—small in size, yet rich in detail, rarity and collector appeal.

• Moldavite Weight: 1.31g

• Material: True Hedgehog 

• Locality: Besednice Jezkovna

What is Moldavite & where is it from?

Moldavite 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.

From 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.

It 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.

99% 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.

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