Length is the defining quality of this Czech Moldavite, SKU HH-84. It weighs 7.05 grams and measures 35x16x8 mm. The 35mm length is the first thing you register; it is a long, graceful stone, slim at 16mm wide and relatively flat at 8mm thick. The length-to-width ratio gives it an elegant reach that shorter, chunkier pieces at the same weight cannot offer, and the slim flat profile makes it one of the most rewarding specimens to hold toward a light source.
At 8mm thick, light moves through this piece readily when it is held to a window or a lamp. The deep green fills and glows across the full 35mm length, with the natural surface texture visible as shadow lines and ridges across the illuminated face. The experience of watching that light travel along 35mm of natural tektite glass is a different kind of viewing from what a compact piece offers; it is slower, more horizontal, more like reading a surface than examining a solid object.
The natural surface character of this stone is well preserved along its full length. The organically formed ridges and channels that distinguish genuine Czech Moldavite from synthetic glass are clearly present and individually distinct. The deep green color runs consistently along the full 35mm face, darkening slightly toward the center body and opening up to a brighter tone at the edges. Moldavite of this profile photographs exceptionally well from a lengthwise top-down angle.
This specimen comes from legally documented Czech Republic sources. Contact us to inquire about pricing for SKU HH-84.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a slim elongated Czech Moldavite used for?
Slim elongated pieces like this 35x16x8 mm specimen are popular for pendant jewelry settings, lengthwise display in shallow cases, and backlit photography where the full length of the tektite surface can be captured. The flat 8mm profile also makes it easy to examine the surface texture along the full 35mm face.
Does Moldavite glow when backlit?
Yes. Genuine Czech Moldavite is translucent and glows with a warm, deep green color when held to a light source. The glow is more vivid in thinner specimens; this 8mm thick piece produces a particularly clear backlighting effect along its full 35mm length. Synthetic glass fakes often appear too bright or too uniform when backlit.
What is the natural surface texture on raw Moldavite?
The surface texture on raw Czech Moldavite consists of organically formed ridges, channels, and erosion patterns created during the original tektite cooling and then deepened by millions of years of chemical soil interaction. Each specimen has a completely unique surface no two Moldavites have the same pattern.
