Snowflake Moldavite 5.38g

Snowflake Moldavite 5.38g
Locale:  Brusná, Czech Republic 
Size: 35 x 16 x 15 mm
State: Intact with 3 significant chips
Moldavite is a rare natural glass formed about 15 million years ago when a meteorite struck the Nördlinger Ries in Germany. The heat from the impact melted the surface rock and sent it into the sky where it cooled as it fell back to earth as green tektite. 
A common misconception is that Moldavite only has a green appearance as many stones are held up against the light when taking pictures or are thin so allow the green colour to show naturally. This is no surprise as at least 99.99% of all Moldavite is green and is supplied to shops. Thicker Moldavite stones can look black in natural light through but as soon as you shine a light through a beautiful green colour will show.
Moldavite can have a naturally white appearance when they form in special conditions over millions of years. The surface is white but the Moldavite is still green underneath. You are unlikely to see these beautiful white Moldavite selling in most shops as they are rare and very few in number compared to green Moldavite. 
Moldavite snowflakes are one of the most unique and famous appearances for Moldavite. They get their nickname from their white frosted appearance which can range from a very light white frosting to a very thick and deep white surface. Other names include Angel Feathers, white Moldavite, frosted Moldavite and Brusna snowflakes (only if it is from the locality of Brusná)