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Moldavite meteorite specimen from Chlum, Czech Republic, weighing 7.75 g with dimensions 25 × 21 × 11 mm, green translucent mineral.
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Green Moldavite from Chlum, Czech Republic
Total weight: 7.75 grams
Dimensions: 25 mm x 21 mm x 11 mm
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Moldavite is a natural transparent mineral exhibiting numerous green hues. It is the result of an impact residue from a meteorite; they are classified in the tectite family. Moldavite crystals were formed about fifteen million years ago, in the western part of Bavaria, Germany, after the meteorite impact.
The origin of its name comes from the Vltava River, which is called Moldau in German, the area of the region where it was found, which gives us the name Moldavite.
This rare stone is closely linked to the Moldova River, which winds for about 6,000 km² along its course, conferring to the gem its evocative name.
The German geologist and mineralogist A.G. Werner (1750–1817) designated it as the “bottle-stone” because of its green color, reminiscent of the glass in a bottle.
Mohs hardness: 5.5 to 7.
Green Moldavite from Chlum, Czech Republic
Total weight: 7.75 grams
Dimensions: 25 mm x 21 mm x 11 mm
Video available by copying and pasting the following link into your browser's address bar:
https://youtu.be/MsqbWomipZM
Delivers with a display case as shown in the photo
Moldavite is a natural transparent mineral exhibiting numerous green hues. It is the result of an impact residue from a meteorite; they are classified in the tectite family. Moldavite crystals were formed about fifteen million years ago, in the western part of Bavaria, Germany, after the meteorite impact.
The origin of its name comes from the Vltava River, which is called Moldau in German, the area of the region where it was found, which gives us the name Moldavite.
This rare stone is closely linked to the Moldova River, which winds for about 6,000 km² along its course, conferring to the gem its evocative name.
The German geologist and mineralogist A.G. Werner (1750–1817) designated it as the “bottle-stone” because of its green color, reminiscent of the glass in a bottle.
Mohs hardness: 5.5 to 7.
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Number of objects
1
Name of meteorite
Moldavite
Type of meteorite
Moldavite
Supplement
Green Moldavite from Chlum, Czech Republic / 38.78 carats
Weight
7.75 g
Origin (region/city)
Chlum
Country of origin
Czech Republic
Height
25 mm
Width
21 mm
Depth
11 mm
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