Description
Long Description: This VERY RARE 5.5g Besednice Moldavite Tektite is a premium specimen from the famed Besednice locality in the Czech Republic. Renowned for its intricate spiky “hedgehog” texture, this gem-quality Moldavite is a prized collector’s piece and a must-have for any serious meteorite or mineral enthusiast. The photo shows the exact piece you will receive.
Geology & Formation: Moldavite is a unique green natural glass classified as a Tektite, formed by the intense heat and pressure of a meteorite impact. Around 15 million years ago, a massive asteroid collided with the Earth in what is now the Ries Crater region of southern Germany. The impact melted terrestrial silica-rich material, ejecting it into the atmosphere. This molten material cooled mid-air and fell primarily over parts of modern-day Czech Republic, where it formed Moldavite.
Besednice, located in southern Bohemia, is the most sought-after Moldavite locality due to the extraordinary spiky surface textures formed by weathering over millions of years. These natural etchings give Besednice Moldavites their iconic, hedgehog-like appearance and high collector value.
Meteorite & Mineral Data:
- Meteorite Type: Impact-generated natural glass (Tektite)
- Species: Moldavite (variety of natural Silica glass)
- Chemical Composition: SiO2 + Al2O3 + minor oxides (Fe, K, Mg, Ca)
- Hardness: ~5.5 (Mohs scale)
- Lustre: Vitreous
- Transparency: Transparent to translucent
- Colour: Deep green to olive-green
- Origin: Besednice, South Bohemia, Czech Republic
- Age: ~15 million years (Miocene Epoch)
- Depositional Environment: Strewn field from Ries impact ejecta
Notable Features:
- Iconic hedgehog texture – rare natural spiky formation
- From a now-closed and depleted locality
- Collector grade and high aesthetic appeal
Additional Details:
- All of our Meteorites are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.
- Sizing: Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm (please see photo for full dimensions).
- The photo displays the actual specimen you will receive.
This is a top-tier, museum-worthy Besednice Moldavite, perfect for high-end collectors, crystal healers, or anyone seeking a powerful and visually stunning extraterrestrial stone.
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