Moldavite / Campo del Cielo meteorite Trailer / new - 2.88 g - (1)

Pendant Moldavite / Campo del Cielo meteorite / new Set in 925 sterling silver Includes leather cord (80 cm) Dimensions: 26.7 mm x 7.1 mm x 5.7 mm Total weight: 2.88 g (weighed without leather cord) New and unworn Moldavite (Czech: Vltavín) is an olive-green or dull green glassy substance formed by a meteorite impact in southern Germany (Nördlinger Ries), which would classify it as a type of tektite. It was first introduced to the scientific public in 1786 as “Chrysolithe” from Týn nad Vltavou in a lecture by Professor Josef Mayer of Charles University in Prague, given at a meeting of the Bohemian Scientific Society (Mayer 1788). Zippe (1836) first used the term “Moldavite,” derived from the town Moldauthein (Czech: Týn nad Vltavou) – today in Bohemia (Czech Republic), where the first described pieces originated. Campo Del Cielo meteorites are classified as coarse iron IAB-type octahedrites. This meteorite impact occurred 4,000 to 6,000 years ago. The first discovery was documented in 1576 by a Spanish captain named Miravel, although the actual impact was probably observed by indigenous Indians who originally called this region the “Field of Heaven.” Authenticity guaranteed by IMCA member No. 0099 The item will be sent by insured registered mail.

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