Dobrkovská Lhotka Moldavite Locality

Dobrkovská Lhotka is a recognized South Bohemian moldavite locality that also serves as a broader geographic label for narrower collecting sites. This page defines that hierarchy clearly so the same place is not presented several times as unrelated information.

Locality Names

Names such as Parýz and Bažina are used here for more specific collecting contexts within the Dobrkovská Lhotka area. They should remain subordinate provenance terms; combining all three names without explanation creates duplication rather than precision.

Geological Setting

Across this part of South Bohemia, moldavite is preserved in sediments affected by erosion, transport and burial. The glass itself originated in the Ries impact roughly 14.8 million years ago.

Groundwater and matrix chemistry subsequently altered exposed surfaces, producing variable pits, channels, ridges and lustre. Because the conditions changed over short distances, one texture cannot represent the entire locality area.

Material and Appearance

Documented material encompasses complete bodies, flattened or elongated pieces and natural fragments. Individual morphology should be described from the specimen rather than inferred from the Dobrkovská Lhotka label.

Surface character may range from subdued weathering to strong sculpture. Old patinated breaks can belong to the geological history, whereas bright scars and crushed edges need to be recorded as recent condition issues.

Color and Optics

Olive and bottle-green tones fit the South Bohemian range, but apparent darkness changes with thickness and illumination. Backlighting can reveal transmission or internal structure that is not visible in a standard front view.

Documentation Standard

A defensible record states whether the attribution is to Dobrkovská Lhotka generally or to a named site within it. Photographs, weight, dimensions, condition and known ownership history should identify the exact specimen.

Why the Distinction Matters

Separating the broader locality from Parýz and Bažina protects geographic meaning and prevents duplicate descriptions. It also lets collectors compare specimens without pretending that appearance alone can recover missing provenance.

Responsible Access

Responsible collecting depends on landowner consent, Czech law and respect for agricultural or protected ground. Detailed records should preserve context without inviting unauthorized entry.