Moldavite 20.65ct Besednice Jezkovna Mantle Piece Certificate of Authenticity

  
This is 1 Besednice Moldavite; total weight is 4.13grams/20/65ct. For this location, this moldavite would be considered high grade. This moldavite was excavated cleanly with no damage.

This is a sculptured hedgehog with deep valleys. Please see pictures This moldavite piece is graded and priced individually.

Moldavites from this location show a large variation in texture and sculpturing. In general, the deeper the valleys and "spikes", the higher the grade. All authentic Besednice Jezkovna Moldavites are considered collectors' pieces. Comes with Certificate of Authenticity that states source locale.

History Besednice Moldavite are the most prized & sought after of all Moldavite. Known as "Hedgehogs" for their spikes, these beautiful green, rich & dark textured tektites were found in & around the Besednice townsite & nearby fields. Many small pieces seen today were likely found in upper layers of the fields, have some erosion and dings, and many were damaged when extracted. A very notable physical characteristic of Besednice crystals is that their density is slightly less than that of other moldavites, even those found within a few kilometers away.

This produces a much larger surface area, unique frequency and distinctive appearance. The Besednice Jezkovna field or "mine", now closed but active in the 1990's into approximately 2008, produced some of the rarest and highest grade moldavites found anywhere. The amount of moldavites taken from this area varies greatly depending on the source. The mine itself is believed to have produced 220kg. The area around the mine, including pieces taken while building the roads to the mine, etc.

Known as the Emerald that fell from the universe, Moldavite is a tektite (Meteorite) with a hardness ranging from 5.6 - 7 on the Mohs scale. The asteroid hit the earth 15 million years ago in what is now known as the Ries Crater in Barvaria (Germany). The material from the impact was sent flying into the atmosphere, cooled down & formed the melted glass into what is now called Moldavite.

The splash field or primarily landing of the melted crystals returning to earth is in the areas of South Bohemia (Czech Republic). Moldavite is not found in any other region on the earth. Authenticity of all crystals is guaranteed. Please feel free to reach out for any questions and/or any more information regarding the specifics of these items.