{"product_id":"chlum-moldavite-south-bohemia-czech-republic-1","title":"Chlum Moldavite – South Bohemia, Czech Republic","description":"\u003cp\u003eChlum Moldavite – South Bohemia, Czech Republic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural impact glass from one of the best-known Moldavite locations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis genuine Moldavite comes from Chlum nad Malší in South Bohemia, one of the most established and recognised Moldavite-producing areas in the Czech Republic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eI've found a direct source for these pieces, cutting out the middlemen and allowing me to offer them at a much more affordable price. Moldavite of this quality and known locality has previously been priced at around £22 to £25 per gram. These pieces are priced at £18 per gram, making them a genuine bargain. All of them are damage-free!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoldavite is a natural tektite, a type of glass created during a meteorite impact. It formed approximately 14.8 million years ago when the impact that created Germany’s Nördlinger Ries crater generated extreme heat and pressure. Surface rock was melted, projected through the atmosphere and cooled into pieces of natural glass. Some of this material landed hundreds of kilometres away across what is now the Czech Republic, including the South Bohemian Moldavite fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: Approx. 2.5 × 1.5 × 1cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 5.25g\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Chlum nad Malší, South Bohemia, Czech Republic\u003cbr\u003eClassification: Natural tektite \/ impact glass\u003cbr\u003eColour: Naturally occurring green Moldavite\u003cbr\u003eYou will receive the exact piece shown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Chlum Moldavite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChlum, pronounced approximately “Khloom”, is located around 20km south of České Budějovice. It is one of the best-known Moldavite localities and has produced some of the most recognisable South Bohemian material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoldavite from this area is particularly associated with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Green to olive-green natural glass\u003cbr\u003e• Translucency that becomes clearer when held to a strong light\u003cbr\u003e• Grooved, ridged, pitted or deeply sculpted surfaces\u003cbr\u003e• Natural variations in shape, thickness and texture\u003cbr\u003e• Internal bubbles and flowing structures, which may be visible under magnification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe textured surface has not been carved or created by hand. Much of Moldavite’s characteristic sculpting developed after its formation through long-term contact with water, minerals and naturally occurring acids in the surrounding sediment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat Is Moldavite Made From?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoldavite is a silica-rich natural glass formed mainly from terrestrial material. It is connected to a meteorite impact, but it is not a fragment of the meteorite itself. It is also not technically a crystal or mineral because it does not have an ordered crystalline structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoldavite commonly contains:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Silicon dioxide\u003cbr\u003e• Aluminium oxide\u003cbr\u003e• Smaller amounts of iron, magnesium, calcium, potassium and other elements\u003cbr\u003e• Microscopic bubbles and internal flow structures created while the glass was molten\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts colour can range from pale yellow-green through olive and forest green to deep green-brown. Colour and transparency vary according to composition, thickness and locality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetaphysical Properties\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoldavite has developed a strong reputation within modern crystal healing and spiritual practice. Its energy is often described as fast, direct and transformative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is traditionally used for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Supporting personal change and helping to break old patterns\u003cbr\u003e• Bringing buried thoughts or emotions into awareness\u003cbr\u003e• Encouraging spiritual development and a wider perspective\u003cbr\u003e• Strengthening meditation, intuition and self-reflection\u003cbr\u003e• Helping the user recognise areas of life that may need attention\u003cbr\u003e• Combining with other stones in crystal layouts and meditation practices\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome people report feeling warmth, tingling, pressure or a sudden rush when first holding Moldavite. This is often called the “Moldavite flush”. Others feel very little, and both responses are completely normal. Starting with short periods of use may be helpful if you are unfamiliar with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChakra Healing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeart Chakra: Associated with emotional honesty, release and meaningful change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrown Chakra: Used to support meditation, spiritual awareness and connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThird Eye Chakra: Linked with intuition, insight and recognising personal patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWays to Use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Hold during meditation or quiet reflection\u003cbr\u003e• Carry for short periods while becoming accustomed to it\u003cbr\u003e• Pair with grounding stones such as Smoky Quartz, Black Tourmaline or Hematite\u003cbr\u003e• Use in a crystal grid focused on change, clarity or personal development\u003cbr\u003e• Keep safely displayed as a natural geological collectable\u003cbr\u003e• Examine with a torch or strong light to see its colour, translucency and internal structure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoldavite is natural glass and can chip or fracture if dropped onto a hard surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Collectors seeking Chlum Moldavite\u003cbr\u003e• Those interested in natural tektites and impact glass\u003cbr\u003e• Meditation and spiritual development\u003cbr\u003e• Working with change, reflection and new direction\u003cbr\u003e• Anyone looking for a manageable-sized piece of genuine Czech Moldavite\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Castle Rocks Cornwall","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53672659157258,"sku":"100926-02","price":99.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/6621\/5946\/files\/IMG_8076.jpg?v=1789041687","url":"https:\/\/castlerockscornwall.com\/products\/chlum-moldavite-south-bohemia-czech-republic-1","provider":"Castle Rocks Cornwall","version":"1.0","type":"link"}