This is not just a Besednice Moldavite specimen. It is a documented, published, provenance-verified piece from one of the most significant private collections of Czech tektites in existence, and that distinction places it in an entirely different category from even the finest anonymous specimens.
 
This 45.75-gram raw Besednice Moldavite measures 54x47x17 mm. It appears on page 45 of the definitive Moldavite reference book, "MOLDAVITE  Mysterious Tears From Heaven," photographed as the 2nd piece down on the left. It comes directly from the private collection of Martin Wichterle, the last owner of the Besednice mine. That is a provenance chain that cannot be replicated, recreated, or improved upon. When the Besednice field closed forever, Martin Wichterle's collection represented the final inventory from the source. This piece has that history attached to it permanently.
 
The dimensions tell the rest of the story. At 54x47x17 mm, this specimen has a broad, almost square face with a graceful 17mm thickness. The proportions are excellent for display: wide enough to command attention, thick enough to feel substantial, and compact enough to sit elegantly in any glass case. The deep Besednice green is exactly what you expect from the finest locality: rich, saturated, and alive with the characteristic hedgehog texture. Fine glass spires and deep natural grooves cover the surface with the kind of intricate natural detail that defined Besednice's global reputation among tektite collectors.
 
Forty-five grams of Besednice Moldavite crosses the threshold into the territory specialists consider exceptionally rare. Combined with documented provenance from the mine owner's personal collection and inclusion in the field's defining reference book, this becomes one of the most significant Moldavite acquisitions available anywhere in the world. Carefully sourced from the renowned Besednice locality in the Czech Republic, it represents an extraordinary opportunity for serious collectors. Contact us today to discuss pricing and availability, as pieces with this level of provenance rarely reach the market.
 
Frequently Asked Questions
 
What is "MOLDAVITE – Mysterious Tears From Heaven"?
This is a major reference book on Czech Moldavite, featuring photographic documentation of significant specimens from private and institutional collections. Having a specimen published in this book is a meaningful mark of quality and provenance for serious collectors.
Who is Martin Wichterle?
Martin Wichterle was the last owner of the Besednice Moldavite mine. Pieces from his private collection carry the strongest possible provenance for Besednice material, as they come directly from the final source of authenticated specimens from this depleted locality.
 
Is 45.75 gr Besednice Moldavite extremely rare?
Yes. Moldavite specialists classify pieces over 40 grams as extremely rare. Combined with the Besednice locality (the most prized Czech tektite field) and its documented provenance from the last mine owner's collection, this specimen represents extraordinary rarity on multiple levels.