{"title":"Moldavite, Tektite from a Cosmic Impact","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"543\" data-start=\"237\"\u003eMoldavite is a rare natural glass formed when a meteorite struck the present-day Czech Republic. The heat and force of the impact melted terrestrial rock, which was then ejected into the atmosphere and cooled rapidly into the green glassy form we know as Moldavite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"838\" data-start=\"545\"\u003eThis unique material belongs to the group of \u003ca title=\"Other tektites for sale\" href=\"https:\/\/fossilsandmore.com\/collections\/tektites-collection-natural-impact-glass-from-meteorite-strikes\"\u003etektites \u003c\/a\u003eand is prized by collectors for both its origin and striking beauty. Moldavite typically shows a translucent olive-green to deep forest-green color, often with surface textures caused by rapid cooling and weathering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1063\" data-start=\"840\"\u003eFor centuries, Moldavite has been treasured not only as a collectible impactite but also as a gemstone in jewelry. Each piece carries a direct link to one of the most dramatic cosmic events in Europe’s geological history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"0-37-moldavite-tektite-formed-by-a-meteorite-impact","title":"Moldavite fragment (0.37\") tektite formed by a meteorite impact from Czech Republic","description":"\u003cp\u003eMoldavite is a unique tektite (gemstone) formed from a meteorite impact. The extreme heat and pressure of a meteorite impact created moldavite, a rare and intriguing natural glass, The finest moldavite specimens are found in Southern Bohemia, particularly near the Moldau River (hence its name) . \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormed in the German Ries Crater region some 14.5 million years ago as a result of a meteorite strike. Moldavite was created when the resultant molten material was released into the environment and quickly cooled.\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually pale, olive, or mossy green, with sporadic brownish-green tinges.  \u003cbr\u003eIts high velocity production and quick cooling can result in complex surface patterns, such as wrinkles, grooves, or bubbles. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FossilsAndMore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55462917112157,"sku":"MET-MO-037-1","price":34.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/4310\/7933\/files\/037-moldavite-tektite-formed-by-a-meteorite-impact-656798.jpg?v=1735371953"},{"product_id":"0-39-moldavite-tektite-formed-by-a-meteorite-impact","title":"Moldavite fragment (0.39\") tektite formed by a meteorite impact","description":"\u003cp\u003eMoldavite is a unique tektite (gemstone) formed from a meteorite impact. The extreme heat and pressure of a meteorite impact created moldavite, a rare and intriguing natural glass, The finest moldavite specimens are found in Southern Bohemia, particularly near the Moldau River (hence its name) . \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormed in the German Ries Crater region some 14.5 million years ago as a result of a meteorite strike. Moldavite was created when the resultant molten material was released into the environment and quickly cooled.\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually pale, olive, or mossy green, with sporadic brownish-green tinges.  \u003cbr\u003eIts high velocity production and quick cooling can result in complex surface patterns, such as wrinkles, grooves, or bubbles. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FossilsAndMore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57144046944605,"sku":"MET-MO-039","price":38.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/4310\/7933\/files\/039-moldavite-tektite-formed-by-a-meteorite-impact-269700.jpg?v=1743370182"},{"product_id":"0-49-moldavite-tektite-formed-by-a-meteorite-impact","title":"Moldavite fragment (0.49\") tektite formed by a meteorite impact","description":"\u003cp\u003eMoldavite is a unique tektite (gemstone) formed from a meteorite impact. The extreme heat and pressure of a meteorite impact created moldavite, a rare and intriguing natural glass, The finest moldavite specimens are found in Southern Bohemia, particularly near the Moldau River (hence its name) . \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormed in the German Ries Crater region some 14.5 million years ago as a result of a meteorite strike. Moldavite was created when the resultant molten material was released into the environment and quickly cooled.\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually pale, olive, or mossy green, with sporadic brownish-green tinges.  \u003cbr\u003eIts high velocity production and quick cooling can result in complex surface patterns, such as wrinkles, grooves, or bubbles. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FossilsAndMore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57144057626973,"sku":"MET-MO-049","price":38.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/4310\/7933\/files\/049-moldavite-tektite-formed-by-a-meteorite-impact-527754.jpg?v=1743370189"}],"url":"https:\/\/nl.fossilsandmore.com\/en\/collections\/moldavite-for-sale.oembed","provider":"FossilsAndMore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}