Rare Moldavite Tektite Czech Republic Impact Glass Natural 16.93g Genuine Specimen
£ 2640.00
RARE GENUINE MOLDAVITE TEKTITE FROM THE CZECH REPUBLICThis rare genuine Moldavite Tektite is a natural impact glass specimen from the
Czech Republic weighing an impressive 16.93 grams. Formed during a massive meteorite impact event approximately 15 million years ago, Moldavite is one of the world’s most famous and highly sought-after tektites due to its distinctive green colour, sculpted texture, and extraterrestrial impact origin.The exact specimen shown in the photographs is the one you will receive. This carefully selected impact glass specimen includes a fully hand-signed Premium Certificate of Authenticity confirming its authenticity.Please refer to the photographs for full sizing and scale. ABOUT MOLDAVITE TEKTITESMoldavite is a natural silica-rich tektite formed as a result of the enormous Ries meteorite impact event in southern Germany during the Miocene Epoch. The impact generated immense temperatures and pressures that melted terrestrial rocks and ejected molten material high into the atmosphere.As the molten material cooled rapidly during flight, it solidified into natural glass before falling across areas of Central Europe, primarily within what is now the Czech Republic. These impact glasses became known as Moldavites after the Vltava River region, historically referred to as Moldau.Unlike meteorites themselves, Moldavites are terrestrial rocks transformed by extraterrestrial impact processes. Their formation required a combination of catastrophic impact energy, rapid cooling, and atmospheric transport, creating one of the rarest natural glass materials on Earth.Moldavite belongs to the tektite group, which includes natural impact glasses formed during meteorite collisions. However, Moldavite is especially prized due to its distinctive olive-green colouration, sculptural surface texture, and limited geographical distribution. GEOLOGICAL FORMATION AND IMPACT ORIGINThe Ries impact event occurred approximately 14.8 million years ago when a large asteroid struck southern Germany with tremendous force. The resulting explosion vaporised and melted surrounding rock, ejecting material across a vast strewn field extending into Central Europe.Molten silica-rich ejecta travelled through the atmosphere where rapid cooling created natural glass bodies with characteristic aerodynamic forms and intricate etched textures. Moldavites from the Czech Republic represent part of this ejecta field and are among the finest examples of impact-generated natural glass known.The chemical composition of Moldavite is dominated by silica together with aluminium, potassium, and trace oxides derived from the terrestrial rocks involved in the impact event. Unlike volcanic glass, Moldavite formed directly from hypervelocity impact processes associated with cosmic collisions.Its unique formation mechanism makes Moldavite highly important within planetary geology and impact science. APPEARANCE AND NATURAL CHARACTERISTICSThis Moldavite specimen displays the classic appearance associated with genuine Czech Moldavite, including natural translucent olive-green colouration, sculpted surface texture, and irregular aerodynamic form.Natural Moldavite surfaces frequently exhibit deeply etched patterns, grooves, pitting, and flowing textures created during atmospheric cooling and subsequent chemical weathering over millions of years. These surface features are among the most important identifying characteristics of genuine Moldavite.Depending on thickness and lighting conditions, the material may appear light olive green, forest green, bottle green, or deep translucent green. Internal flow lines, bubbles, and natural inclusions may also be visible within the glass structure.The substantial 16.93g weight gives this specimen impressive display presence compared to smaller collector-grade Moldavite pieces.As a genuine natural tektite formed by meteorite impact, every Moldavite specimen is entirely unique in shape, texture, and colouration. HISTORICAL AND COLLECTOR IMPORTANCEMoldavite has fascinated collectors, jewellers, and researchers for centuries due to its striking appearance and direct connection to a major meteorite impact event. Genuine Czech Moldavite has become increasingly desirable as available material becomes more limited and collector demand continues to rise.Specimens are highly valued for:
• Their confirmed impact origin
• Distinctive natural green colour
• Sculpted surface textures
• Geological rarity
• Limited geographical occurrence
• Collectability and display appeal
• Connection to planetary impact eventsLarger natural specimens with strong surface texture and excellent translucency are especially sought after among advanced collectors. EXCEPTIONAL DISPLAY AND COLLECTION SPECIMENThis Moldavite specimen is ideal for:
• Meteorite and tektite collections
• Geological and planetary science displays
• Natural glass and mineral collections
• Museum-style natural history displays
• Curiosity cabinets and interior décor
• Educational impact geology collections
• Gifts for collectors and enthusiasts
• Rare natural history collectionsIts impact-generated origin and striking green appearance make Moldavite one of the most recognisable and desirable tektites in the world. GENUINE IMPACT GLASS SPECIMENThis RARE Moldavite Tektite from the Czech Republic is a genuine carefully selected specimen chosen for its authenticity, natural texture, and display appeal.The exact specimen shown in the photographs is the one you will receive. Every specimen supplied by us is 100% genuine and includes a fully hand-signed Premium Certificate of Authenticity, providing confidence in the authenticity and impact origin of this exceptional natural tektite formed during one of Earth’s great meteorite collisions.
Czech Republic weighing an impressive 16.93 grams. Formed during a massive meteorite impact event approximately 15 million years ago, Moldavite is one of the world’s most famous and highly sought-after tektites due to its distinctive green colour, sculpted texture, and extraterrestrial impact origin.The exact specimen shown in the photographs is the one you will receive. This carefully selected impact glass specimen includes a fully hand-signed Premium Certificate of Authenticity confirming its authenticity.Please refer to the photographs for full sizing and scale. ABOUT MOLDAVITE TEKTITESMoldavite is a natural silica-rich tektite formed as a result of the enormous Ries meteorite impact event in southern Germany during the Miocene Epoch. The impact generated immense temperatures and pressures that melted terrestrial rocks and ejected molten material high into the atmosphere.As the molten material cooled rapidly during flight, it solidified into natural glass before falling across areas of Central Europe, primarily within what is now the Czech Republic. These impact glasses became known as Moldavites after the Vltava River region, historically referred to as Moldau.Unlike meteorites themselves, Moldavites are terrestrial rocks transformed by extraterrestrial impact processes. Their formation required a combination of catastrophic impact energy, rapid cooling, and atmospheric transport, creating one of the rarest natural glass materials on Earth.Moldavite belongs to the tektite group, which includes natural impact glasses formed during meteorite collisions. However, Moldavite is especially prized due to its distinctive olive-green colouration, sculptural surface texture, and limited geographical distribution. GEOLOGICAL FORMATION AND IMPACT ORIGINThe Ries impact event occurred approximately 14.8 million years ago when a large asteroid struck southern Germany with tremendous force. The resulting explosion vaporised and melted surrounding rock, ejecting material across a vast strewn field extending into Central Europe.Molten silica-rich ejecta travelled through the atmosphere where rapid cooling created natural glass bodies with characteristic aerodynamic forms and intricate etched textures. Moldavites from the Czech Republic represent part of this ejecta field and are among the finest examples of impact-generated natural glass known.The chemical composition of Moldavite is dominated by silica together with aluminium, potassium, and trace oxides derived from the terrestrial rocks involved in the impact event. Unlike volcanic glass, Moldavite formed directly from hypervelocity impact processes associated with cosmic collisions.Its unique formation mechanism makes Moldavite highly important within planetary geology and impact science. APPEARANCE AND NATURAL CHARACTERISTICSThis Moldavite specimen displays the classic appearance associated with genuine Czech Moldavite, including natural translucent olive-green colouration, sculpted surface texture, and irregular aerodynamic form.Natural Moldavite surfaces frequently exhibit deeply etched patterns, grooves, pitting, and flowing textures created during atmospheric cooling and subsequent chemical weathering over millions of years. These surface features are among the most important identifying characteristics of genuine Moldavite.Depending on thickness and lighting conditions, the material may appear light olive green, forest green, bottle green, or deep translucent green. Internal flow lines, bubbles, and natural inclusions may also be visible within the glass structure.The substantial 16.93g weight gives this specimen impressive display presence compared to smaller collector-grade Moldavite pieces.As a genuine natural tektite formed by meteorite impact, every Moldavite specimen is entirely unique in shape, texture, and colouration. HISTORICAL AND COLLECTOR IMPORTANCEMoldavite has fascinated collectors, jewellers, and researchers for centuries due to its striking appearance and direct connection to a major meteorite impact event. Genuine Czech Moldavite has become increasingly desirable as available material becomes more limited and collector demand continues to rise.Specimens are highly valued for:
• Their confirmed impact origin
• Distinctive natural green colour
• Sculpted surface textures
• Geological rarity
• Limited geographical occurrence
• Collectability and display appeal
• Connection to planetary impact eventsLarger natural specimens with strong surface texture and excellent translucency are especially sought after among advanced collectors. EXCEPTIONAL DISPLAY AND COLLECTION SPECIMENThis Moldavite specimen is ideal for:
• Meteorite and tektite collections
• Geological and planetary science displays
• Natural glass and mineral collections
• Museum-style natural history displays
• Curiosity cabinets and interior décor
• Educational impact geology collections
• Gifts for collectors and enthusiasts
• Rare natural history collectionsIts impact-generated origin and striking green appearance make Moldavite one of the most recognisable and desirable tektites in the world. GENUINE IMPACT GLASS SPECIMENThis RARE Moldavite Tektite from the Czech Republic is a genuine carefully selected specimen chosen for its authenticity, natural texture, and display appeal.The exact specimen shown in the photographs is the one you will receive. Every specimen supplied by us is 100% genuine and includes a fully hand-signed Premium Certificate of Authenticity, providing confidence in the authenticity and impact origin of this exceptional natural tektite formed during one of Earth’s great meteorite collisions.
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