This Czech Moldavite, SKU CC-40, weighs 7.07 grams and measures 32x17x10 mm. The weight steps clearly past the 7-gram mark and the dimensions explain why it feels as substantial as it does. The 10mm depth behind the 17mm-wide face gives this stone a genuine fullness that photographs do not fully convey. When you hold it, the body is present behind the face in a way that flat or thin pieces of the same weight simply cannot replicate.
Czech Moldavite is one of the most geologically documented natural impact glasses on Earth. Its origin in the Nördlingen meteorite impact 14.7 million years ago, its scatter pattern across the Bohemian region of the Czech Republic, and its distinctive deep green color from iron-rich composition are all confirmed by decades of scientific study. Owning a raw specimen means owning a piece of that event unchanged, unaltered, and exactly as the cooling process and the soil left it.
The green in this piece is deep and saturated. Against any light source, the thinner upper sections of the stone catch and transmit warmth while the thicker 10mm body holds the color richly. The surface carries the natural etched character of genuine tektite glass organic ridges and channels formed by the original cooling and then deepened over millions of years of slow geological process. Running a finger across the surface, you feel the texture before you see its detail.
At 7.07 grams from legally documented Czech Republic sources, this is a confident collector specimen. Contact us to ask about pricing on SKU CC-40.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does a 10mm deep Moldavite feel heavier than a flat one?
A 10mm depth means more glass volume occupies a smaller face area, making the stone feel denser and more solid than a thin specimen of the same weight. The glass body behind the face is physically tangible when held, giving the piece a more three-dimensional quality than flat pieces of similar grams.
What makes Czech Moldavite green?
The green color of Czech Moldavite comes from its iron oxide content, which was part of the original soil and rock vaporized during the meteorite impact 14.7 million years ago. The specific shade ranging from pale olive to deep forest green varies between specimens depending on the exact composition of material involved in each piece's formation.
How is Czech Moldavite legally sourced?
Legal Moldavite collecting in the Czech Republic operates under national geological protection laws. Licensed collectors and suppliers work within permitted areas of the strewn field. Rare Moldavites sources exclusively from verified legal Czech suppliers and provides documentation of origin with every specimen.
