Moldavite Moldavite - Height: 28 mm - Width: 20 mm - 5.7 g - (1)
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A characterful and striking specimen of natural Moldavite, originating from Chlum in South Bohemia, Czechia — one of the best-known and most valued localities for this rare natural impact glass.
The specimen has an almost sculptural oval shape with a particularly richly developed surface. Deep grooves, fine ripples and irregular, organic structures run over the entire piece, giving every viewing angle a different character. Under directed light the natural olive- to yellow-green transparency becomes visible, while the thicker portions show a deeper, almost 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 due to the immense heat and pressure of the Ries meteorite impact in what is now Germany. Glazed earth materials were melted and flung great distances, landing as natural glass in parts of Central Europe. Moldavite is therefore not a meteorite itself, but a tektite: natural impact glass 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. Because of the growing number of imitations on the market, a clear and documented provenance is of great importance for Moldavite.
With a length of 28 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 remarkable natural-historical object.
Specifications
Object: natural Moldavite / tektite
Find: Chlum, South Bohemia
Country of origin: Czechia
Weight: 5.7 grams
Height: 28 mm
Width: 20 mm
Depth: 9 mm
Quantity: 1 specimen
The minimum price we ask for this item is €70
This item is shipped only within the EU
A characterful and striking specimen of natural Moldavite, originating from Chlum in South Bohemia, Czechia — one of the best-known and most valued localities for this rare natural impact glass.
The specimen has an almost sculptural oval shape with a particularly richly developed surface. Deep grooves, fine ripples and irregular, organic structures run over the entire piece, giving every viewing angle a different character. Under directed light the natural olive- to yellow-green transparency becomes visible, while the thicker portions show a deeper, almost 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 due to the immense heat and pressure of the Ries meteorite impact in what is now Germany. Glazed earth materials were melted and flung great distances, landing as natural glass in parts of Central Europe. Moldavite is therefore not a meteorite itself, but a tektite: natural impact glass 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. Because of the growing number of imitations on the market, a clear and documented provenance is of great importance for Moldavite.
With a length of 28 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 remarkable natural-historical object.
Specifications
Object: natural Moldavite / tektite
Find: Chlum, South Bohemia
Country of origin: Czechia
Weight: 5.7 grams
Height: 28 mm
Width: 20 mm
Depth: 9 mm
Quantity: 1 specimen
The minimum price we ask for this item is €70
This item is shipped only within the EU
Details
Number of objects
1
Name of meteorite
Moldavite
Type of meteorite
Moldavite
Weight
5.7 g
Origin (region/city)
Chlum
Country of origin
Czech Republic
Height
28 mm
Width
20 mm
Depth
9 mm
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