Moldavite fragment (0.37") tektite formed by a meteorite impact from Czech Republic rock gift Burmese amber

Burmese amber

It is a variety of quartz and is one of the most popular and valuable gemstones in the quartz family

using their streamlined forms to hunt a variety of prey

+ Acrylic plate

revealing the natural brilliance of this 70 million year old fossil

Moldavite fragment (0.37") tektite formed by a meteorite impact from Czech Republic rock gift Burmese amberMoldavite is a unique tektite (gemstone) formed from a meteorite impact. The extreme heat and pressure of a meteorite impact created moldavite, a rare and intriguing natural glass, The finest moldavite specimens are found in Southern Bohemia, particularly near the Moldau River (hence its name) . Formed in the German Ries Crater region some 14. 5 million years ago as a result of a meteorite strike. Moldavite was created when the resultant molten