Near eight grams, and the dimensions to back it up. This raw Czech Moldavite, SKU Z-99, weighs 7.95 grams and measures 34x19x13 mm. The length gives it a solid reach at 34mm. The 19mm width is comfortable and confident. But the depth 13mm is what sets this piece apart from most others near this weight. Thirteen millimeters of natural tektite glass behind the face gives this stone a full, three-dimensional body that is immediately apparent when you pick it up.
Hold a 7mm flat piece and an 8mm deep piece of the same weight side by side and the difference is striking. The deeper one always feels more present, more complete as a physical object. That quality comes from the glass volume that the depth adds behind the face. This 13mm body means the interior green color is richer and more layered. It also means the stone has meaningful visual character from the side, not just from the front. You can examine this piece from multiple orientations and find something different each time.
Czech Moldavite formed approximately 14.7 million years ago when a meteorite struck what is now southern Germany. The impact generated temperatures so extreme that surrounding rock and soil were ejected into the atmosphere as a vapour and fell back to Earth as glass across the region now known as the Czech Republic. Every raw specimen represents a fragment of that moment, preserved exactly as the cooling process and the soil left it. The deep forest green color visible in this piece comes from the iron content of the original fused material.
The natural surface of this stone carries the organically formed ridges and channels that distinguish genuine Czech tektite from synthetic alternatives. The texture is individual to this specimen. It cannot be duplicated. This piece is sourced from legally documented Czech Republic inventory. Contact us to ask about pricing for SKU Z-99.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a 13mm deep Czech Moldavite look like compared to a flat piece?
A 13mm deep specimen has a clearly visible glass body from the side, with the full depth of the natural tektite visible between the front and back faces. Unlike flat pieces where the side profile is minimal, this 7.95 gr specimen at 34x19x13 mm presents a distinct side face with its own character and depth of color.
Why does Czech Moldavite look green?
Czech Moldavite's green color comes from iron oxide content in the terrestrial rock and soil that was vaporized and fused during the Nördlingen meteorite impact 14.7 million years ago. The specific shade ranges from pale yellow-green to deep forest green, depending on the iron concentration in the material that formed each specimen.
How do I tell a deep-body Moldavite from a flat one in photographs?
Deep-body pieces often show a distinct side shadow or visible profile width in product photographs. The 13mm depth of this piece means the side profile is wide enough to be clearly visible in photos taken at an angle. Flat pieces typically show very little side depth and appear almost like a silhouette when photographed from the side.
