VERY RARE: 5.5g Besednice Moldavite Tektite Meteorite – Spiky Green Natural Impact Glass – With Certificate of Authenticity
£ 2160.00
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 ejectaNotable Features:
• Iconic hedgehog texture – rare natural spiky formation
• From a now-closed and depleted locality
• Collector grade and high aesthetic appealAdditional 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 or anyone seeking a powerful and visually stunning extraterrestrial stone.
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 ejectaNotable Features:
• Iconic hedgehog texture – rare natural spiky formation
• From a now-closed and depleted locality
• Collector grade and high aesthetic appealAdditional 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 or anyone seeking a powerful and visually stunning extraterrestrial stone.
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