Six point nine nine. This Besednice Moldavite, SKU QQ-56, sits exactly one hundredth of a gram below the 7-gram mark and it wears that weight in 30x18x14 mm. Look at the depth: 14 millimeters. This is one of the deepest-bodied pieces in this weight class. For 6.99 grams, the 14mm depth is genuinely remarkable. It means this compact stone carries more interior glass volume than most pieces twice its face area.
The proportions are almost cuboid. At 30mm long, 18mm wide, and 14mm deep, this is not a flat chip or an elongated sliver; it is a dense, squared-off chunk of natural tektite that fills the palm differently from any other shape at this weight. Pick it up and you feel the 14mm depth immediately. It sits differently in the hand. It has a weightedness that comes not just from grams but from volume and presence.
Backlighting a 14mm-deep piece requires more directional light than thinner specimens, but the reward is a richer, more dimensional visual. The green is deeper and more layered. You can see into the stone in a way that flat pieces do not allow. The Besednice hedgehog surface texture covers the face with the fine glass spires and natural grooves that define this locality's global reputation among tektite collectors. The color is rich, consistent forest green well-saturated and deep at the center, brightening at the edges.
This piece comes from legally documented Czech Republic sources. The Besednice field is permanently depleted. SKU QQ-56 is a standout shape in this weight category. Contact us today to ask about current pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a chunky Besednice Moldavite?
A chunky Besednice Moldavite is a specimen where all three dimensions length, width, and depth are relatively similar, creating a blocky or cube-like shape rather than a flat or elongated form. This 6.99 gr piece at 30x18x14 mm is a strong example: it is short, moderately wide, and 14mm deep, making it unusually solid for its weight.
How does a 14mm deep Moldavite look when backlit?
Backlighting a 14mm-deep Moldavite produces a richer, more layered visual than thin specimens. The light has to travel through more glass, creating a deep interior color and sometimes visible natural flow structures within the glass body. The green appears more complex and luminous compared to flat specimens of similar weight.
What should I look for when buying a small Besednice Moldavite?
Look for verified legal origin and traceable sourcing, clear documentation of the specimen's locality, natural and irregular surface texture rather than molded or uniform patterns, weight and dimensions provided with precision, and a seller with an established reputation in the Czech tektite market. Rare Moldavites sources directly from legal Czech inventory and provides full documentation with every purchase.
