Large Moldavite | Chlum, Czech Republic, 22g, Old Collection
Large natural Moldavite from Chlum nad Malší, Southern Bohemia, Czech Republic. This gorgeous investment Moldavite is translucent olive green with a splash drop formation, deep grooved texture and an interesting 9mm "crater" surface feature. Large Moldavite specimens are a rare find. This Moldavite is from an old collection, the piece was first acquired by a Tucson mineral dealer from a Czech Moldavite dealer in the early 2000s at the Tucson Gem Shows. Impactite: Moldavite Locality: Chlum, Czech Republic Size: 45mm x 30mm Weight: 22g Quality: A+ Grade Condition: Minimal damage, (micro to slight nicks). Includes mineral specimen ID card. Display stands sold separately. Authenticity Guaranteed Moldavite is the only Tektite with a translucent luminous green color. Tektites are a rare natural impactite glass that forms during a meteorite impact. Moldavite formed 14.5 million years ago when a meteorite impacted Earth, creating the 15 mile wide Ries Crater in Germany, the explosive im