True Hedgehog | 3.18g | Besednice Jezkovna

An exceptional 3.18 gram Moldavite from the legendary Besednice Ježkovna locality, displaying the unmistakable hedgehog morphology that has made this deposit one of the most celebrated among Moldavite collectors worldwide. Completely intact, this specimen combines an elegant elongated form with extraordinary surface sculpture, making it a highly desirable collector's piece.

Its distinctive blade-like profile is defined by sweeping flow lines and deeply sculpted ridges that run the full length of the specimen. Rising from the surface are crisp, naturally formed peaks and finely serrated edges, creating the classic hedgehog appearance for which Ježkovna is famous. The intricate textures remain beautifully preserved, with every ridge and groove contributing to the specimen's remarkable three-dimensional character.

Held to the light, the olive-green glass displays excellent translucency, revealing delicate internal flow structures beneath the richly sculptured surface. The elongated proportions create a striking sense of movement, while the finely tapered edges glow brilliantly, accentuating the dramatic relief and natural artistry of the piece.

Unlike the broader rosette forms sometimes seen from Besednice, this specimen possesses a graceful, elongated architecture that highlights the locality's unique flowing morphology. Its balance of size, sharp preservation and classic hedgehog texture makes it an outstanding example of one of the world's rarest and most sought-after Moldavite localities.

Commercial production at Besednice Ježkovna ceased many years ago, and beautifully preserved specimens such as this continue to become increasingly difficult to acquire. It is a superb collector's piece that perfectly embodies the beauty, rarity and unmistakable character of true Ježkovna Moldavite.

• Moldavite Weight: 3.18g

• 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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