Moldavite was formed about 20 million years ago by meteor showers crashing to Earth.  The impact of the meteorites caused the existing rock material in the Earth to melt and fuse with the meteor, creating a new gemstone made of both extraterrestrial and terrestrial material.  The origins of Moldavite are credited with this stones unique energies.

Moldavite has a medium to deep green hue with natural etchings and is translucent when held up to a light source.  Working with all of the chakras, Moldavite is most closely associated with the Heart, Third Eye, and Crown Chakras.  Moldavite enhances inner journeys, channeling, cosmic consciousness, and awareness of inter-dimensional or extraterrestrial energies.  Moldavite reminds us how our Earth is but one place in a much larger system of the cosmos. 

Moldavite's effects can range from powerful to subtle, depending on the person, and can help one to accelerate their spiritual growth, opening the chakras to higher frequencies of energy.  Many crystal healers use Moldavite to enhance energetic connections between the Etheric fields and the chakras.  When using Moldavite for Meditation, you may want to keep a good grounding stone nearby, such as Black Tourmaline, Red Jasper, or Obsidian, due to Moldavite's intense vibrational energies.

Metaphysical:
Primary Chakra:  Heart, Throat, Third Eye, Crown and higher
Astrological sign(s): ALL
Vibration: Number 2 & 6

Geological:
Stone Type/Family: Member of the Tektite family
Crystal System: Crystal System does not apply because tektites are Amorphous (non crystalline)
Chemical Composition: Varies but is mostly silica glass with impurities of magnesium, iron and other elements.
Hardness: 5-6

Physical:
Color: Green
Location: Moldavite is found only in Moldavia, formerly Czechoslovakia.
Rarity: The only gem quality Tektite found in the world. Relatively common. Supply is quite abundant.
Fun Fact: Moldavites are found in a "splash field" centered around Moldavia in former Czechoslovakia and are believed to have come from a meteorite crater in Germany.

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