Moldavite Translucent Green Tektite Genuine Czech Republic Impact Glass Meteorite Specimen with Certificate of Authenticity
£ 84.00
GENUINE MOLDAVITE – TRANSLUCENT GREEN TEKTITE FROM THE CZECH REPUBLICThis Moldavite specimen is a genuine translucent green tektite formed by a
prehistoric meteorite impact event in Central Europe. Carefully selected for its natural shape, surface texture and clarity, the exact specimen shown in the photographs is the piece you will receive. Please refer to the images for full sizing details and accurate scale.This meteorite-related specimen includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card confirming that it is genuine Moldavite from the Czech Republic. CLASSIFICATION & METEORITE ASSOCIATIONMoldavite is classified as a tektite, a natural silica-rich impact glass created when a large extraterrestrial body struck the Earth. It formed approximately 14.7–15 million years ago during the Middle Miocene epoch as a result of the Ries impact event in present-day Bavaria, Germany.Meteorite Association: Ries Impact EventGeological Epoch: Middle MioceneApproximate Age: 14.7–15 million yearsMaterial Type: Tektite (impact glass)Primary Strewn Field: Bohemia and Moravia, Czech RepublicComposition: Silica-rich glass (SiO₂ with aluminium, potassium, iron and trace elements)During the impact, immense temperatures and pressures melted target rocks, ejecting molten material high into the atmosphere. As this molten material cooled during flight, it solidified into aerodynamic glass forms that fell back to Earth across the Czech region.Moldavite is one of the few tektites confidently linked to a specific impact crater, making it especially significant among impactites. GEOLOGICAL FORMATION & DEPOSITIONAL ENVIRONMENTThe Ries crater, approximately 24 kilometres in diameter, was formed when a high-velocity meteorite struck sedimentary and crystalline rocks. The impact generated extreme thermal conditions, melting terrestrial material and launching it over hundreds of kilometres.The ejected melt droplets travelled through the atmosphere before landing primarily within the Bohemian Massif. They were later incorporated into Miocene fluvial and sedimentary deposits. Over millions of years, erosion exposed these glass specimens, allowing them to be recovered from surface sediments.The distinctive green colour of Moldavite results from trace iron content within its silica matrix. Unlike volcanic glass such as obsidian, Moldavite’s chemistry and isotopic signatures confirm its impact origin. MORPHOLOGY & NOTABLE TRAITSMoldavite is renowned for its sculpted, etched and naturally textured surfaces. Typical morphological characteristics may include:
• Deep surface grooves and ridges
• Aerodynamic or drop-like shapes
• Wrinkled and pitted textures
• Internal bubbles and flow structuresThese features formed during atmospheric cooling and were further enhanced by chemical weathering in sedimentary environments. Conchoidal fractures are common along broken edges, reflecting its glassy composition.Colour typically ranges from olive green to forest green, with translucent to semi-transparent clarity depending on thickness and internal structure. The vitreous lustre becomes particularly striking when light passes through thinner sections. SCIENTIFIC & COLLECTOR IMPORTANCEMoldavite is a member of the tektite family and is distinct from other impact glasses such as Libyan Desert Glass and Australasian tektites. Its confirmed link to the Ries crater makes it a key material for studying impact mechanics, melt ejection and atmospheric cooling processes.Its limited geographic distribution within the Czech Republic increases its desirability among meteorite collectors, impactite specialists and mineral enthusiasts worldwide. Each specimen reflects a direct connection to a documented cosmic impact event. AUTHENTICITY & PRESENTATIONThis Czech Moldavite specimen has been carefully chosen for authenticity, natural form and visual character. The photographs show the exact piece you will receive.Included is a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card confirming that this item is a genuine Moldavite tektite formed by the Ries meteorite impact event.A remarkable example of natural impact glass, this Moldavite specimen combines extraterrestrial event history, geological significance and distinctive translucent green character in one carefully selected collectible piece.
prehistoric meteorite impact event in Central Europe. Carefully selected for its natural shape, surface texture and clarity, the exact specimen shown in the photographs is the piece you will receive. Please refer to the images for full sizing details and accurate scale.This meteorite-related specimen includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card confirming that it is genuine Moldavite from the Czech Republic. CLASSIFICATION & METEORITE ASSOCIATIONMoldavite is classified as a tektite, a natural silica-rich impact glass created when a large extraterrestrial body struck the Earth. It formed approximately 14.7–15 million years ago during the Middle Miocene epoch as a result of the Ries impact event in present-day Bavaria, Germany.Meteorite Association: Ries Impact EventGeological Epoch: Middle MioceneApproximate Age: 14.7–15 million yearsMaterial Type: Tektite (impact glass)Primary Strewn Field: Bohemia and Moravia, Czech RepublicComposition: Silica-rich glass (SiO₂ with aluminium, potassium, iron and trace elements)During the impact, immense temperatures and pressures melted target rocks, ejecting molten material high into the atmosphere. As this molten material cooled during flight, it solidified into aerodynamic glass forms that fell back to Earth across the Czech region.Moldavite is one of the few tektites confidently linked to a specific impact crater, making it especially significant among impactites. GEOLOGICAL FORMATION & DEPOSITIONAL ENVIRONMENTThe Ries crater, approximately 24 kilometres in diameter, was formed when a high-velocity meteorite struck sedimentary and crystalline rocks. The impact generated extreme thermal conditions, melting terrestrial material and launching it over hundreds of kilometres.The ejected melt droplets travelled through the atmosphere before landing primarily within the Bohemian Massif. They were later incorporated into Miocene fluvial and sedimentary deposits. Over millions of years, erosion exposed these glass specimens, allowing them to be recovered from surface sediments.The distinctive green colour of Moldavite results from trace iron content within its silica matrix. Unlike volcanic glass such as obsidian, Moldavite’s chemistry and isotopic signatures confirm its impact origin. MORPHOLOGY & NOTABLE TRAITSMoldavite is renowned for its sculpted, etched and naturally textured surfaces. Typical morphological characteristics may include:
• Deep surface grooves and ridges
• Aerodynamic or drop-like shapes
• Wrinkled and pitted textures
• Internal bubbles and flow structuresThese features formed during atmospheric cooling and were further enhanced by chemical weathering in sedimentary environments. Conchoidal fractures are common along broken edges, reflecting its glassy composition.Colour typically ranges from olive green to forest green, with translucent to semi-transparent clarity depending on thickness and internal structure. The vitreous lustre becomes particularly striking when light passes through thinner sections. SCIENTIFIC & COLLECTOR IMPORTANCEMoldavite is a member of the tektite family and is distinct from other impact glasses such as Libyan Desert Glass and Australasian tektites. Its confirmed link to the Ries crater makes it a key material for studying impact mechanics, melt ejection and atmospheric cooling processes.Its limited geographic distribution within the Czech Republic increases its desirability among meteorite collectors, impactite specialists and mineral enthusiasts worldwide. Each specimen reflects a direct connection to a documented cosmic impact event. AUTHENTICITY & PRESENTATIONThis Czech Moldavite specimen has been carefully chosen for authenticity, natural form and visual character. The photographs show the exact piece you will receive.Included is a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card confirming that this item is a genuine Moldavite tektite formed by the Ries meteorite impact event.A remarkable example of natural impact glass, this Moldavite specimen combines extraterrestrial event history, geological significance and distinctive translucent green character in one carefully selected collectible piece.
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