Moldavite Moldavite - Height: 55 mm - Width: 25 mm - 7.6 g - (1)
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Natural Moldavite tektite from Chlum in the South Bohemian Region, Czech Republic, weighing 7.6 g and measuring 55 x 25 x 12 mm.
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A characterful and striking specimen of natural Moldavite, originating from Chlum in South Bohemia, Czech Republic — one of the best-known and most valued localities for this rare natural impact glass.
The specimen has a long, nearly sculptural form with a particularly richly developed surface. Deep grooves, fine ripples, and irregular, organic structures run across the piece, giving every viewing angle a different character. Under directed lighting, the natural olive- to chartreuse-green transparency becomes visible, while the thicker portions display a deeper, nearly black-green color. It is precisely this strong contrast between transparent and dark zones that makes the piece visually especially attractive.
Moldavite formed about 15 million years ago through the immense heat and pressure of the Ries meteorite impact in what is now Germany. In the process, Earth material melted and was flung over great distances, eventually landing as natural glass in parts of Central Europe. Moldavite is therefore not a meteorite itself, but a tektite: natural impact glass that is directly linked to a meteorite impact.
According to the provided provenance information, this specimen comes from a private collection of an experienced Czech Moldavite collector from the South Bohemia region. The piece is offered as 100% natural and originally from Chlum. Given the growing number of imitations on the market, a clear and well-documented provenance is of great importance for Moldavite.
With a length of 55 mm, this is a striking and beautifully presentable specimen. Suitable for the specialized collector of tektites and meteorite-related material, but also attractive as a distinctive natural history object.
Specifications
Item: natural Moldavite / tektite
Locality: Chlum, South Bohemia
Country of origin: Czech Republic
Weight: 7.6 grams
Height: 55 mm
Width: 25 mm
Depth: 12 mm
Quantity: 1 specimen
The minimum price we ask for this item is €100
This item is shipped only within the EU
A characterful and striking specimen of natural Moldavite, originating from Chlum in South Bohemia, Czech Republic — one of the best-known and most valued localities for this rare natural impact glass.
The specimen has a long, nearly sculptural form with a particularly richly developed surface. Deep grooves, fine ripples, and irregular, organic structures run across the piece, giving every viewing angle a different character. Under directed lighting, the natural olive- to chartreuse-green transparency becomes visible, while the thicker portions display a deeper, nearly black-green color. It is precisely this strong contrast between transparent and dark zones that makes the piece visually especially attractive.
Moldavite formed about 15 million years ago through the immense heat and pressure of the Ries meteorite impact in what is now Germany. In the process, Earth material melted and was flung over great distances, eventually landing as natural glass in parts of Central Europe. Moldavite is therefore not a meteorite itself, but a tektite: natural impact glass that is directly linked to a meteorite impact.
According to the provided provenance information, this specimen comes from a private collection of an experienced Czech Moldavite collector from the South Bohemia region. The piece is offered as 100% natural and originally from Chlum. Given the growing number of imitations on the market, a clear and well-documented provenance is of great importance for Moldavite.
With a length of 55 mm, this is a striking and beautifully presentable specimen. Suitable for the specialized collector of tektites and meteorite-related material, but also attractive as a distinctive natural history object.
Specifications
Item: natural Moldavite / tektite
Locality: Chlum, South Bohemia
Country of origin: Czech Republic
Weight: 7.6 grams
Height: 55 mm
Width: 25 mm
Depth: 12 mm
Quantity: 1 specimen
The minimum price we ask for this item is €100
This item is shipped only within the EU
Details
Number of objects
1
Name of meteorite
Moldavite
Type of meteorite
Moldavite
Weight
7.6 g
Origin (region/city)
Chlum
Country of origin
Czech Republic
Height
55 mm
Width
25 mm
Depth
12 mm
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