This is the largest moldavite we have ever had to offer! Weighing over 75 grams this is one of the largest moldavites available for sale in the world! It is a long curved shape, slightly wider at one end. There are some small damaged areas, most noticeably a chip near the narrower end and what looks like a thin layer that almost peeled off. The texture is slightly weathered, but very detailed. This piece has great transparency and forest green color. We are considering carving this piece, if you want to rescue it from the cutters, we will accept a reasonable offer.
According to the most accepted theory Moldavite Tektites are the result of a Meteorite impact which created the Reiss crater in Germany. On impact this meteorite melted together with the Earth and splashed a molten ball of what is now known as Moldavite into neighboring Czech Republic. Moldavite only comes from the Czech Republic and Moravia, contrary to many false claims on the internet. Tektites only come from meteorite impact sites. The most sought-after Moldavites are translucent glowing green. The color can vary from olive green to a bright, almost blue-green. Etching from naturally occurring acids and weathering conditions produced the surface texture of Moldavite. The different types of Moldavite are named after the village closest to the digging (Besednice, Chlum, Slavce, etc.). Moldavite is known as "Vltavin" in the Czech republic. This name comes from the Vltava river, a large river which runs through the Csezke Budjovice region, in the heart of the Moldavite fields. This river is also known as the Moldau river, giving us the name Moldavite.
Large Moldavite Tektite #23 view #1
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Large Moldavite Tektite #23 view #1
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