By Chisom Ibemere
Moldavite is unique with fascinating and mysterious origin. It is believed to have been in existence for about 15 million years ago during a meteorite impact in southern Germany. With the pressure and intense heat emanating from the impact resulted to melting of surrounding rocks which leads to the formation of Moldavite. It originated in Czech Republic and named after River Moldau where it was first discovered.
Moldavite is a rare gemstone with limited occurrence in specific areas and is found in association with other minerals such as quartz, feldspar, and clay.
Moldavite is a highly valued stone and mostly used in the jewelry industry. It can be faceted into various shapes and forms such as traditional cuts like rounds and ovals, as well as more unique and organic shapes to enhance its natural beauty. It is a popular stone among collectors because of their fascinating origin and rarity.
Moldavite is a variety of tektite, a type of natural glass formed from meteorite impacts. It is made up of silica with traces of other minerals. It has a unique green color which varies from pale to deep green. It has a hardness of 5.5 on the Mohs scale and possesses a vitreous to dull luster. Moldavite is believed to have intense energy as well as spiritual and metaphysical properties.
Moldavite is known as a highly valuable gemstone, mainly due to its rarity and unique origin. It’s price depends on factors such as size, quality, and clarity. Larger, clearer, with more vibrant specimens bearing higher price in the market.
It has gained significant demand over the years from collectors and enthusiasts who are interested in its extraterrestrial origins and spiritual properties.
