Moldavite Localities
Almost all Moldavite comes from the Czech Republic, mainly South Bohemia. Locality strongly influences shape, texture, color and price.
The strewn field
| Region | Country | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| South Bohemia (České Budějovice & Český Krumlov basins) | Czech Republic | The heart of the field and source of most specimens |
| Western Moravia (Třebíč / Znojmo area) | Czech Republic | Often darker, brownish-green, heavier pieces |
| Cheb Basin | Czech Republic | Rare finds |
| Lusatia | Germany | Small, rare pieces |
| Horn / Waldviertel | Austria | Rare; historically important finds |
Notable localities
| Locality | Character | Typical retail $/g* |
|---|---|---|
| Besednice (incl. Ježkovna) | The apex locality: delicate, deeply etched, spiky "hedgehog" and "angel chime" pieces. Mining ended around 2008. | $85–195; exceptional pieces far higher |
| Chlum (Malý & Velký Chlum, Chlum nad Malší) | Classic South Bohemian material; discs, drops and well-textured pieces. Major legal sandpit operation. | $25–70 |
| Slavče / Zatáčka / Dobrkovská Lhotka | Good color and sculpting; sources of fine "sculpture" pieces (Paříž, Bažina). | $25–40 ordinary; $75–190 sculptures |
| Nesměň | Rods, elongated and well-shaped pieces. | $30–35 |
| Vrábče | Disc shapes and nicely etched stones. | $30–35 |
| Jankov | Smaller stones, often bright green. | $30–45 |
| Brusná | Larger, chunkier commercial stones. | $15–40 |
| Lhenice, Ločenice, Radomilice | Other South Bohemian finds of varying quality. | $25–40 |
| Moravia (Slavětice, Skryje, Olešnice) | Darker brownish-green, often larger. | $15–60 |
* Asking prices from specialist dealers, October 2026. See Price for methodology.
Why locality matters
- Scarcity: closed or exhausted localities (Besednice) command large premiums.
- Texture: soil chemistry differs between deposits, producing different etching styles.
- Provenance: a stated locality is a sign of a knowledgeable, honest seller. "Czech Republic" alone is weaker evidence.
Legal note: Moldavite is a reserved mineral in the Czech Republic. Digging without permission is illegal and enforced; collecting rules vary by site. Buy from sellers who source legally.