Good quality specimens of Moldavite from Besednice in Bohemia - TopicsExpress



          

Good quality specimens of Moldavite from Besednice in Bohemia Moldavites have been found in area that includes southern Bohemia, western Moravia, the Cheb Basin (northwest Bohemia), Lusatia (Germany), and Waldviertel (Austria). Isotope analysis of samples of moldavites have shown a beryllium-10 isotope composition similar to the composition of Australasian tektites (Australites)and Ivory Coast tektites (Ivorites).The total amount of Moldavite scattered around the world is estimated at 275 tons. There is now only one sand pit, which (legally) produces moldavites. It is predicted that in less than ten years from now commercial Moldavite mining will come to an end. After this time, there will be virtually no appreciable amount of gem-grade Moldavite left in the ground
Posted on: Fri, 29 Aug 2014 18:53:22 +0000

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