True Hedgehog | 1.41g | Besednice Jezkovna

A delightful 1.41 gram Moldavite from the celebrated Besednice Ježkovna locality, displaying the unmistakable hedgehog sculpturing that has made this deposit legendary among collectors. Though modest in weight, this specimen offers exceptional character and remarkable visual appeal.

The piece exhibits a beautifully balanced, fan-like form with sharply defined radiating spines extending from a pronounced central ridge. Deep natural grooves, crisp flow lines and finely sculptured edges combine to create an intricate surface rich in detail, with every angle revealing new textures to admire.

Excellent translucency allows the specimen to glow with a luminous olive-green hue when backlit, highlighting its delicate internal flow structures and emphasising the extraordinary natural architecture formed during the impact event over 14 million years ago. The elegant proportions and dramatic hedgehog relief make this a particularly eye-catching example despite its compact size.

Completely natural and intact, this specimen is an excellent representation of the iconic Besednice Ježkovna morphology. Its sharp sculpturing, attractive symmetry and superb preservation make it a highly desirable addition to any collection, whether for a seasoned collector or someone looking to own their first genuine hedgehog Moldavite.

With material from Besednice Ježkovna becoming increasingly scarce, authentic hedgehog specimens continue to be among the most sought-after Moldavites in the world.

• Moldavite Weight: 1.41g

• 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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