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

Moldavite is a type of tektite, a natural glass formed by the extreme heat and pressure of a meteorite impact. Its formation is linked to the Ries crater in Bavaria, Germany. When the meteorite struck, it vaporized both itself and parts of the Earth's crust, ejecting molten material into the atmosphere. As this material cooled and solidified during its fall back to Earth, it formed moldavite.

Moldavite specimens originate primarily from Bohemian deposits along the Vltava River, distinguished by their characteristic green hues spanning pale olive to rich forest tones. Iron and trace elements incorporated during formation produce this signature coloration. The material exhibits vitreous luster with variable surface textures—from polished to naturally etched—and registers 5.5-6 on the Mohs hardness scale, positioning it as relatively soft among collectible gemstones. Its physical properties and geographic provenance make moldavite readily distinguishable from other mineral specimens.

Moldavite's distinctive low specific gravity sets it apart from comparable specimens, facilitating straightforward identification through weight assessment. The rapid solidification inherent to its meteoritic origin frequently produces internal features—including cavities and gaseous inclusions—that serve as geological markers of its authentic formation history.