True Hedgehog | 2.16g | Besednice Jezkovna

A superb 2.16 gram Moldavite from the legendary Besednice Ježkovna locality, displaying the unmistakable hedgehog morphology that has made this deposit one of the most prized among collectors. Gracefully elongated and beautifully balanced, this specimen combines striking aesthetics with exceptional natural sculpturing.

A strong central ridge runs the length of the piece, flanked by dramatic radiating spines that create an elegant wing-like profile. Deep flow lines and finely layered textures sweep across the surface, while the sharply serrated edges showcase the crisp natural sculpturing that defines the finest Besednice hedgehogs.

The specimen possesses excellent translucency, glowing with a vibrant olive-green hue when illuminated. Light reveals intricate internal flow structures and highlights the delicate interplay between the raised ridges and the thinner translucent margins, giving the piece remarkable depth and character.

Completely natural and intact, this is a highly aesthetic example of Besednice Ježkovna Moldavite. Its elongated form, pronounced hedgehog relief and outstanding preservation make it an eye-catching display specimen and a desirable addition to any serious collection.

With the Besednice Ježkovna locality long exhausted, authentic hedgehog Moldavites of this quality continue to become increasingly scarce, making specimens such as this especially sought after by discerning collectors.

• Moldavite Weight: 2.16g

• 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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Moldavite 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.