Stone born from Stardust

A guide for the history, meaning, metaphysical uses, purposes, crystal healing, and properties of the extraterrestrial Moldavite.

History

Before we dive into moldavite properties and uses, it’s important to cover its history! This Central/Eastern European stone originates not from Earth, but from space. Moldavite came from a meteor that struck the Earth ages ago and left behind this green tektite. This is a theory that seems to have been understood for a long time, and even as early as 1899, it was hypothesized that moldavite was not a naturally occurring stone on Earth. In 1915, the Geological Society of America described in detail the likely conditions and results of the meteor hitting the Earth. The stone has likely enjoyed popularity for a long time, but exactly how long isn’t known as evidence is lacking. Some reports about medieval use can be contradictory. The ancients likely used them for tools or amulets, and it’s possible that some well-off people during the medieval period used them for pendants too. Unfortunately, the evidence simply doesn’t exist or has not been found.

Therefore, moldavite wouldn’t be described scientifically in writing until the 18th century. In the 1960s, a tiara with an authentic moldavite stone (as well as diamond and black pearls) was given to Queen Elizabeth II for the tenth anniversary of her coronation. Today, research is mostly trying to better understand its crystallography and the true nature of its origins. While the extraterrestrial theory remains the most popular, there are still some mysteries. For example, it is believed that the craters and fields of moldavite were caused by a single impact event, but exactly how has eluded researchers for years.

One popular hypothesis holds a binary asteroid responsible. Binary asteroids are essentially two asteroids that orbit a central point or a larger body. For example, some asteroids are so large (dozens, if not hundreds of miles in diameter) that they have moons a fraction of their size.

Others are similarly sized in that they sort of orbit a point between themselves and tend to be smaller. Regardless of how it arrived, moldavite will continue to enjoy immense popularity due to its beauty, extraterrestrial origins, and the many moldavite properties it has become so well-known for. Unsurprisingly, moldavite necklaces and moldavite rings are incredibly popular.

Scientific Information 

Misspellings: Frequently misspelled as moldivite and moldevite. 

Moldavite Pronunciation: /moʊldəvaɪt/ - (mold-ə-vite). Alternatively, /mɔldavaɪt/

Hardness: 5.5

Lustre: Vitreous

Crystal System: Amorphous

Etymology: From the Moldau River, Czech Republic, where it was found.

Location: Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, and Poland

Moldavite's Metaphysical Properties

Moldavite is a stone of great, universal power. It emits a high frequency and is deeply connected to astral energy, making it an intense stone, even for meditation.

• Stone for Astral Energy
• Stone for Power
• Stone for Ethereal Power
• Stone for High Energy

Moldavite's properties and reputation for intensity have greatly contributed to it's popularity in metaphysical use. Some have strong celestial dreams and feel a great rush of energy when using the stone.

The Wrap Up

It is beautiful, a little enigmatic, and is exceptionally powerful and intense, which is why so many seek out the support of moldavite properties. Moldavite cannot really be compared with any other stone, and it is truly unique. For that reason, it is unsurprising that some people try to pawn off fake moldavite; always check to make sure you’re getting authentic moldavite!

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Sources

https://www.gemdat.org/gem-10860.html

Acta Universitatis Carolinae: Geologica. Czechia, Universitʹa Karlova., 1988.

Annual Report of the United States Geological Survey to the Secretary of the Interior. United States, U.S. Government Printing Office, 1899.

Bauer, Jaroslav, and Bouška, Vladimír. Guide in Color to Precious and Semiprecious Stones. United Kingdom, Chartwell Books, 1992.

Bouška, Vladimír. Moldavites: The Czech Tektites. Czechia, Stylizace, 1994.

Bulletin of the Geological Society of America. United States, The Society, 1915.

The Journal of Gemmology and Proceedings of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain. United Kingdom, Gemmological Association of Great Britain., 1982.

Stöffler, Dieter, Natalia A. Artemieva, and Elisabetta Pierazzo. "Modeling the Ries‐Steinheim impact event and the formation of the moldavite strewn field." Meteoritics & Planetary Science 37.12 (2002): 1893-1907.