Thirty-six millimeters long and thirteen deep. SKU II-4 weighs 7.37 grams and those two measurements length and depth define its character. This is not a flat elongated chip. The 13mm depth behind the 18mm face gives this stone a genuine three-dimensional quality that longer but thinner pieces in the same weight range cannot match. You get the reach of a 36mm length combined with the solidity of a 13mm body. That combination is not common.
Think of it this way: a piece that is 36mm long but only 7mm thick feels like a thin card with reach. A piece that is 36mm long and 13mm deep feels like a proper rod of glass. The difference in hand-feel is significant. The 13mm depth means the glass volume behind the face is substantial. The stone does not flex or feel fragile. It sits with weight and purpose. When you hold it lengthwise, your fingers feel the full 13mm of body beneath them, not a flat edge.
The 36mm length gives the natural surface character of this Czech Moldavite a long run to develop across. The organically formed ridges and channels cover the face across its full length. The 13mm depth makes those features present on the long side edges as well, giving the stone meaningful texture from three orientations. The deep forest green is consistent and well-developed. Held sideways to any light source, the 13mm body produces a layered interior glow that communicates the genuine tektite glass composition clearly.
This piece is sourced from legally documented Czech Republic inventory. Contact us for pricing on SKU II-4.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a long flat Moldavite and a long deep one?
A long flat piece (e.g., 36mm x 7mm depth) feels like an elongated card with a large face area. A long deep piece like this 36mm x 13mm specimen feels like a rod the depth adds glass volume that changes the weight distribution, hand feel, and backlit color significantly. Both show surface texture across the length; the deeper piece also shows it on the long side edges.
Does a 13mm deep Moldavite glow differently when backlit?
Yes. A 13mm depth means light must travel through more glass before exiting, which produces a richer, more layered green interior color than thin pieces. The glow is deeper and less uniform than a 7mm piece in a 13mm specimen; you may also see slight color gradients and natural flow structures within the glass as the light passes through.
How should I hold a long deep Moldavite when examining it?
Long deep pieces like this 36x18x13 mm specimen are best held lengthwise between thumb and forefinger, which allows you to rotate the full 36mm length through different light angles. Holding it sideways to a lamp reveals the interior depth; holding it face-on shows the full surface texture; holding it end-on shows the 18x13mm cross-section profile.
