{"product_id":"true-hedgehog-5-13g-besednice-jezkovna","title":"True Hedgehog | 5.13g | Besednice Jezkovna","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--sticky-padding-top)\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAn exceptional \u003cstrong\u003e5.13 gram Moldavite\u003c\/strong\u003e from the legendary \u003cstrong\u003eBesednice Jezkovna\u003c\/strong\u003e locality, displaying a magnificent rosette-like hedgehog formation that immediately distinguishes it from more common elongated specimens. This is a beautifully sculptural piece with outstanding symmetry and remarkable natural artistry.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe specimen is adorned with deeply developed rounded hedgehog nodules radiating outward from a complex central structure, creating an appearance reminiscent of a fully opened flower. Each ridge and lobe has been naturally sculpted into crisp relief, while finely textured surfaces and delicate flow patterns reveal the extraordinary forces that shaped this remarkable tektite over 15 million years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBacklit, the specimen reveals excellent translucency with a luminous pale olive-green glow. Light flows effortlessly through the thinner edges, accentuating the layered relief and highlighting the intricate three-dimensional character that makes this specimen such an impressive display piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts broad, balanced proportions and exceptional preservation make it a highly aesthetic representative of the Besednice Jezkovna locality. Large hedgehog specimens exhibiting this distinctive rosette morphology are becoming increasingly difficult to acquire, making this an outstanding opportunity for collectors seeking a truly individual example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoldavite Weight: 5.13g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: True Hedgehog \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocality: Besednice Jezkovna\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\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 \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\u003cp\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\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Moldavite NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55408698982691,"sku":"MC726HH15","price":1129.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/1020\/8035\/files\/575FAFAE-CEFE-422E-82EF-3F8DE529E270_be440aa4-c191-472d-bb37-d7fbd9317345.jpg?v=1785721786","url":"https:\/\/moldavite.co.nz\/products\/true-hedgehog-5-13g-besednice-jezkovna","provider":"Moldavite NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}