Moldavite
WARNING: Moldavite is a powerful stone and its effects can be uncomfortable for some; we do not recommend it for those new to crystals it's healing energy is high vibrational. Moldavite is able to be purchased through our website when available.
If you would like to see if you are ready for the energy of Moldavite, we would suggest starting off with the Moldavite incense or Meditation Oil.
Most stones are deeply rooted in the elements found here on earth – water, earth or fire. Then, there’s deceptively forest green Moldavite, ethereally carved of extra-terrestrial fire and destined for purpose. A potently powerful stone that’s not for everyone, but if you’re looking to get weird, this could be the stone for you.
One look at Moldavite and there's no question it’s a stone of greatness, carved of spiritual fire and destined for purpose, this mysterious green talisman is star-born, formed from nature's violent meteoric impact with Mother Earth. Etched by force and flame as it fell from the heavens, Moldavite returned to the earth's surface transformed, a glass of amazing delicacy and grace ready to serve humankind.
The History of Moldavite
This beautiful stone is rare, found only in Czechoslovakia, and is named for the area in which it is found, near the Moldau River (called the Vltava in Czech). While scientists differ in theories regarding Moldavite's origin, nearly all agree its formation coincides with the crash of a large meteorite approximately 14.8 million years ago in what is now the Bohemian plateau.
The rock, metamorphosed by the heat of impact, created a strew field of Moldavite in the two, mostly rural, areas of Bohemia and Moravia. Farmers often turned up the stones when ploughing their fields, while other specimens worked their way to the surface after spring thaw or heavy rains in the fall. More recently collectors have "mined" for gem grade and museum quality specimens by sifting and digging through loose sands and gravels.
Moldavite has a rich history, prized since the Stone Age, when it was used not only for arrowheads and cutting tools but also as a spiritual talisman and amulet of good fortune, fertility and protection. It was found in the archaeological site of the Venus of Willendorf, the oldest known Goddess statue, and has been linked to legends of the Holy Grail, thought to be an emerald that fell from the sky out of Lucifer's crown before he was cast from Heaven. In Czech lore, it was given as a betrothal gift to bring harmony to marital relations, and for centuries has been used in jewellery, religious items and for spiritual transformation.
Recognising Moldavite
Moldavite is a member of the Tektite group of natural glasses formed from interplanetary collisions. From the Greek word tektos, meaning "molten", Tektites are glassy mixtures of silicon dioxide, aluminium oxide and other metal oxides with an amorphous crystal structure. Unlike other Tektites from around the world, which are tar black or brownish-black, translucent Moldavite is a deep forest green and is the only variety suitable for cutting and faceting as a gem.
The most magnificent of Moldavite's features is the beautifully etched, carved, wrinkled or sculpted patterns inherent in raw and unpolished stones. Pieces found at or near the surface have been subjected to erosion in streams and rivers over the millennia and resemble the rough exterior common to river stones. More finely textured and sculpted specimens are found in sand or gravel pits, and ones found intact and unmarred are considered "museum-grade" and are rare and valuable. The rarest of all (less than 1%) are the "sonorous" Moldavites, called Angel Chimes, which are tempered naturally and if dropped on a glass or metal surface "ring" like a coin.
What is Moldavite used for?
As a Stone of Connectivity, Moldavite carries an intense frequency, a fusion of earthly and extra-terrestrial energies that are quickly felt, often dramatically in those who resonate with its power. Holding Moldavite for the first time often produces a sensation of heat, felt first in the hand, then progressively throughout the body. In some cases, the heart chakra is activated, experienced as a pounding pulse, followed by sweating or flushing of the face, and an emotional release that may range from laughter to tears. Moldavite's frequency may take some getting used to, but its profound ability to accelerate the bearer’s personal and spiritual evolution makes it highly sought after in the metaphysical world, both for its life-altering capabilities and as a catalyst for drawing in Light to aid in Earth's healing.
Moldavite is good for counteracting cynicism and connects even the most world-weary adult with the wonders of the universe. It eases away doubts, even when the cause is unknown, and calms worries about money by providing solutions not previously considered.
Carrying or wearing Moldavite in jewellery allows its energies to remain in the bearer's vibrational field throughout the day, strengthening its effects and increasing the incidents of beneficial synchronicities in daily life. Because of Moldavite's intense vibration, some may experience light-headedness or a lack of grounding and may need to acclimate themselves gradually to wearing it.
Moldavite is a useful stone for star children and sensitive souls who find it difficult being in incarnation on the earth, and who cannot adjust to suffering and deep emotions. Placed on the heart, Moldavite uncovers the reasons and purpose for why we are here and eases the "homesickness" for those whose origin is not Earth.
Moldavite works extremely well in combination with other stones, particularly with the crystalline energies of Quartz varieties. It is one of the Synergy Twelve stones and is ideal for use in making energy tools. Add to wands, headbands, templates, grids and other devices to intensify their effects. Moldavite is a powerful aid for meditation and dream-work and can increase the bearer's sensitivity to guidance, intuition and telepathy, and the ability to understand messages sent from higher realms.
