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Moldavite
Moldavite Tektites are the result of a Meteorite striking the earth. This meteorite's impact created the Reiss Crater in Germany. This large meteorite exploded into the Earth which such force it sent a giant molten glob of meteorite and earth into space! It came raining back down in neighboring Czech Republic, where it was buried under layers of dirt and decomposing rock over eons.
Moldavite only comes from the Czech Republic and Moravia, contrary to many false claims on the internet. Tektites only come from meteorite impact sites. The most sought-after Moldavites are translucent glowing green. The color can vary from olive green to a bright, almost blue-green. Etching from naturally occurring acids and weathering conditions produced the surface texture of Moldavite. The different types of Moldavite are named after the village closest to the digging (Besednice, Chlum, Slavce, etc.). Moldavite is known as "Vltavin" in the Czech republic. This name comes from the Vltava river, a large river which runs through the Csezke Budjovice region, in the heart of the Moldavite fields. This river is also known as the Moldau river, giving us the name Moldavite.
Guide created: 12/06/05 (updated 07/20/08)
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