{"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","url":"https:\/\/nl.fossilsandmore.com\/en\/products\/0-39-moldavite-tektite-formed-by-a-meteorite-impact","provider":"FossilsAndMore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}