Width is what sets SKU PP-48 apart. This Czech Moldavite weighs 6.69 grams and measures 33x21x9 mm. The 21mm width is the broadest face dimension in this weight range, and it changes how the stone presents in every context. Laid flat on a display surface, the full 33x21mm face is visible at once a generous rectangle of natural Czech tektite glass with the surface texture spread openly across it. No narrow angle, no tight profile. What you see is what the stone actually is.
On a narrower 14 or 15mm wide piece, the surface ridges and channels run close together and the pattern reads as dense and concentrated. At 21mm, those same natural formations have room to spread. The individual ridges are more clearly separated and easier to study individually. The grooves between them are visible as distinct features rather than a general texture impression. For anyone who wants to closely examine the surface character of a raw Czech Moldavite, a wide face like this one makes that examination significantly more accessible.
The 33mm length and 9mm depth complete the proportions comfortably. The stone is long enough to have real display presence and deep enough to feel genuine in the hand. The deep green color is consistent and well-saturated across the face. Under any light source the outer edges of the 9mm body glow with the warm translucency of authentic natural tektite glass a quality that distinguishes genuine Czech Moldavite from every synthetic alternative ever produced. Legally sourced from Czech Republic inventory. Contact us for pricing on SKU PP-48.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is a wider Moldavite face desirable for collectors?
A wider face shows more surface area of the natural tektite texture from a single viewing angle. At 21mm wide, this piece displays the organically formed ridges and channels across a broader, more openly visible surface than narrow specimens of similar weight making it easier to examine detail and more impactful in display.
What is the natural surface texture on Czech Moldavite caused by?
The surface texture on raw Czech Moldavite formed through two stages. The initial surface character developed as molten tektite glass cooled rapidly after the meteorite impact 14.7 million years ago. That surface was then slowly deepened and shaped by millions of years of chemical interaction with the acidic soils of the Czech strewn field, producing the organically formed ridges and grooves visible on raw specimens today.
Is Czech Moldavite available in different surface texture intensities?
Yes. The surface texture intensity on Czech Moldavite varies significantly depending on the specific collection locality within the strewn field and how long the specimen spent in the particular soil chemistry of that area. Some pieces have delicate, finely detailed surfaces while others carry deeper, more pronounced ridges. Both are genuine the variation reflects the natural geological diversity of the strewn field.
