At 7.92 grams and 36x24x9 mm, SKU Z-58 has the largest face area of any stone in this group. The 36mm length and 24mm width together create a face of 864 square millimeters, a genuinely broad display surface for the weight. That 24mm width in particular stands out. It is among the broadest face widths available in the 6–8 gram category, and it gives this piece a commanding, open presence that narrow specimens at the same weight simply cannot match.
The face area of 36x24mm means the naturally formed surface ridges and channels of genuine Czech Moldavite have the maximum amount of space to develop across. This is not a stone where the texture is crowded into a narrow strip; it spreads across nearly four square centimeters of natural glass surface. Examining this piece up close is a different experience from examining a narrower stone. The features are individually spacious and clearly readable, the color transitions across the face are gradual and interesting, and the overall impression is of a stone that is confidently itself.
The 9mm depth is measured and appropriate deep enough to give the stone solid physical presence, flat enough to display beautifully face-up in any case or on any surface. The deep Czech Moldavite green fills the broad face richly. At 7.92 grams the stone approaches the 8-gram collector threshold while offering a face area that heavier but narrower pieces often cannot match. This is a specimen that earns its position in any serious collection.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a 36x24mm face area mean for a Moldavite?
A 36x24mm face calculates to approximately 864 square millimeters of visible surface area from a direct front view. For a 7.92 gram specimen, this is a generous face area the stone is both wide and long relative to its weight, giving it strong display presence and a broad surface for examining the natural tektite texture.
Why do collectors care about face area on a Moldavite specimen?
Face area determines how much of the stone's natural surface texture is visible from a single viewing angle. A larger face area means more texture, more color variation, and more visual impact in display. Pieces with high face area for their weight are often preferred for display collections over deeper, narrower pieces of similar weight.
How does Czech Moldavite from different parts of the strewn field compare?
Czech Moldavite from different parts of the strewn field can vary in color shade, surface texture character, and shape tendencies all of which reflect the local geology and soil chemistry of each collection area. This natural variation is part of what makes Czech Moldavite collecting interesting, as no two pieces from any area are identical.
