Moldavite - A Rare and Beautiful Gemstone

By John Tidball

Moldavite is a fascinating and beautiful gemstone. It is one of the rarest minerals on earth, as it is only found in a few limited areas in the south of the Czech Republic.

Meteorite Pendant

Why this is so is the subject of much debate, but the most feasible explanation is that it was formed some 14.7 million years ago as the result of  meteorites collision with the earth in an area of present day Germany a few hundred kilometres to the west of southern Bohemia, forming the Ries crater, and projecting molten rock eastwards. The molten rock solidified as it travelled back to earth, forming a natural glass which fell into an area of the Vlatava river valley (in German the Moldau river, hence the name Moldavite), where it is still found today, albeit in ever-decreasing quantities.

Moldavite is a natural glass belonging to the tektite family. Apart form its beautiful appearance, it is prized by healers and collectors for its remarkable metaphysical properties, and many people can feel its powerful vibrations simply by holding it in the hand or placing on the forehead.

Moldavite

This beautiful green mineral exists in various shapes, the most prized of which are the leaf shapes from Besednice and the drop shapes from Chlum. The more perfect the shape and the bigger the specimen, the more valuable it is. Moldavite is also found in irregular shapes which are used for cutting into cabochons and faceted gemstones, for use in jewellery. Moldavite can vary from a dull pale green to a beautiful intense green, and from opaque to the most stunning translucence, and its beauty is best appreciated when the stone is viewed against the light.

Meteorite Pendants

Cut moldavite often contains visible natural gas bubbles, and gems with bubble inclusions are very sought-after. The bubbles were formed before the material solidified nearly 15 million years ago.

Meteorite

Moldavite is one of the most collectable of gemstones because of the infinite variety of shapes produced as it solidified on its way through the atmosphere before landing on earth. Some shapes and colours are more beautiful and desirable than others, but all have their own fascination for the collector. Being a relatively soft substance of around 6/10 on the Mohs scale, faceted and cabochon stones are best set as pendants and earrings to avoid damage, but moladavite rings are also very beautiful and can be worn provided the wearer exercises due care.

Moldavite - Emerald Gem of the Galactic Heart

Moldavite

Crystals and stones are each magical and unique in their own right; possessing certain properties and energies that not only resonate with each of us personally, but also resonate during certain periods of our lives when we are in need of the supportive energy they provide. Moldavite is one such extraordinary stone and one of the most powerful, which just so happens to share the same hue and vibrancy associated with the Heart Chakra and new energies of the times.

Let’s look further into some of the uniqueness of this precious stone. Moldavite is a tektite a mysterious group of glassy objects, that is the product of a meteor collision with Earth nearly 15 million years ago (14.8 to be exact). It is believed to have fallen from the sky only once, over what is now called the Moldau River Valley in Czechoslovakia. Prized by humans for thousands of years, they are still given as gifts from royalty to royalty. Stories of legend associate Moldavite with the legendary Stone of the Holy Grail, an “emerald” said to have fallen from the sky, and a talisman for the healing of the Earth and having the power to accelerate one’s inner growth and spiritual evolution.

Wearing, or simply holding, a piece of Moldavite can produce many interesting and instantaneous reactions and experiences including that of heat flashes and emanating heat in general, that can not only be felt by the wearer, but those around, energy jolts, and vibrations throughout the day. It’s not a power to play with though, as since it’s vibration is so high, one not used to such exposure can find themselves feeling quite drained, as your vibrational energy quickens to catch up to match it.

Moldevite

Moldavite is a definite and powerful Chakra opener and activator, particularly resonating with the Heart, 3rd Eye, and Crown Chakras. Although its energy tends to first move to wherever it is most needed in the physical and etheric bodies, it will settle and center in the heart.

Moldavite is a great stone to work with on a personal and collective level in your healing work, practices, and meditations. Its transformative qualities, begins a process of energetic resonance throughout one’s entire being, thus raising the vibration. There are many benefits of this stone, and exposure to it, including, activating the dream state when worn while sleeping, helping to acclimate to the Earth plane environment, helps foster a deeper level of compassion and understanding for the human realities of the physical plane, aids in expansion of consciousness and rapid transformation in one’s life-aiding the release of those things that do not serve one’s highest path, visionary experiences, increased clarity, vibrational raising of both yourself and the Earth, energy cleansing, strengthens, aids in self discovery and enlightenment, cosmic and crystal consciousness, expansion, and even contact with interdimensional energies, and the list goes on.

It is considered the only known gemstone of “extraterrestrial” origin (not of this Earth) and is associated with the Star card of the Tarot. But most importantly, it is a direct link to the Heart Chakra. While wearing Moldavite one actively engages with the heart and it helps to return that beautiful pink glow to your aura that is associated with unconditional love. Definitely a stone that helps us to get in touch with that lovely pink (or green) resonance of the heart. Wow! What a little powerhouse of multiplicity. No wonder it can at first sometimes intimidate those not aware of its energy. Although, by inviting one such lovely piece into your life, is already mirroring that on some level you’ve chosen to be ready. It is definitely a celestial “stone of transformation.” Yet, not all stones are for everyone.

Moldavite

You will know if Moldavite is for you either in resonating with what you are reading here, or on instant contact with one. Isn’t it wonderful that like with all things, there’s a multitude of choices out there for everyone to find what truly resonates with them? But if you find yourself ready for one of these beauties, enjoy! You will find a lasting friend you’ll want to take along for the journey.

Some hints: It might be helpful to mentally prepare, when deciding to wear your Moldavite and you can also help to ground yourself as well by pairing it with other stones such as black tourmaline, smoky quartz, hematite, tiger eye, or whatever stone resonates grounding effects for you. Moldavite harmonizes well with such stones as quartz, amethyst, rose quartz, citrine, tanzanite, larimar, sugililte, and dozens more. It tends to supercharge the energies of whatever stones you pair it with. Or you can go cold turkey, wearing it alone as you say, “Bring it on!”