Moldavite from South Bohemia - location: Chlum - 10.28 g - (1)

Moldavite is a rare, olive-green to yellowish-green tektite formed by a meteorite impact approximately 15 million years ago in the Bohemian region of the Czech Republic, specifically South Bohemia near Chlum. Its extraterrestrial origin and unique formation process involve molten terrestrial silica being liquefied and ejected by the intense energy of an impact event, then solidifying while airborne. Moldavite is prized among gem collectors and metaphysical enthusiasts for its beautiful glassy texture, pitted surface, and distinctive coloration. With a weight of 10.28 grams for this specimen, it showcases the typical appearance of moldavite, often used in jewelry or as a collector's mineral specimen. Beyond its visual appeal, moldavite is notable for its rarity and geological history as part of impact glass worldwide. The mineral’s allure lies in both its scientific significance and its striking, almost otherworldly aesthetics.