Moldavite Tektite Green Glass Meteorite Specimen Southern Germany Display
Location: Southern Germany
Weight: 0.4 Ounces (Display)
Dimensions: 2.3 Inches Long, 1.5 Inches Wide, 0.6 Inches Thick (Display)
Comes with a Free Display Case.
The item pictured is the one you will receive.
Moldavite represents a fascinating intersection of cosmic and terrestrial geology—a tektite born from the violent collision of a meteorite with Earth's surface near Bavaria's Ries crater. The impact's extreme temperatures transformed vaporized rock and meteorite material into molten droplets that cooled during atmospheric descent, crystallizing into the verdant specimens prized by collectors today. Rich deposits concentrate along the Vltava River in Bohemia, the Czech Republic. This gemstone's captivating green hues—ranging from pale chartreuse to deep forest tones—derive from iron and trace elements incorporated during formation. Moldavite's distinctive character emerges through its glassy luster, variable surface textures from smooth to intricately pitted, and moderate hardness of 5.5–6 on the Mohs scale. Its relatively low density facilitates authentication, while visible inclusions and microscopic bubbles serve as geological signatures of its rapid solidification and extraterrestrial provenance, distinguishing it from synthetic alternatives.
