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Moldavite

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Moldavite

Also known as: Vltavín

Forest-green natural glass created by a meteorite impact about 15 million years ago, found in the Czech Republic.

  • ColourGreen, Olive green
  • Mineral groupTektite (natural impact glass)
  • ChemistryMostly SiO₂
  • Hardness (Mohs)5.5
  • Crystal systemAmorphous
  • Where it's foundCzech Republic (Bohemia, Moravia), Germany, Austria
  • ChakraHeart, Third Eye

What is Moldavite?

Moldavite is a tektite – natural glass formed when a large meteorite struck Earth around 15 million years ago, creating the Ries crater in southern Germany. Molten material was thrown hundreds of kilometres and cooled into green glass that fell mainly across what is now the Czech Republic. Its name comes from the Vltava (Moldau) River.

Genuine moldavite has wrinkled, etched surfaces and tiny gas bubbles. Because of its popularity and limited supply, fake moldavite made from green glass is very common – buy only from trusted sellers.

Moldavite meaning & traditional properties

Moldavite is one of the most talked-about stones in modern crystal circles and is associated with rapid transformation and change. As a modern favourite, it has no long-established astrological tradition.

  • Transformation
  • Change
  • Intuition

Traditional and metaphysical properties are shared for cultural and educational interest. Crystals are not a substitute for medical advice or treatment.

How to use Moldavite

  • Keep moldavite as a special collector's piece.
  • Hold it during meditation, following modern crystal practice.

How to care for Moldavite

It's glass – it can chip and scratch. Store separately and clean with a soft damp cloth.

Shop Moldavite

Hand-picked moldavite crystals and jewellery from our Paralimni workshop.

Rituals & pairings

Pair Moldavite with a intuition & meditation ritual

A quiet meditation ritual for focus, intuition and clarity.

Traditionally paired with: Frankincense, myrrh, lotus or copal incense · A purple or white candle · Sage to clear the space

  • Clear the room with a little sage smoke and sit comfortably.
  • Light a purple or white candle and frankincense, lotus or copal incense.
  • Hold your crystal or rest it in front of you and breathe slowly for 5–10 minutes.
  • Note down any ideas or feelings that come up.

Safety: never leave candles, incense or smudge sticks burning unattended, keep them away from children, pets and anything flammable, and ventilate the room. Rituals are shared as tradition, not as a treatment.

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Wear it & work with it

Moldavite jewellery & pendulums

    Wear the energy of your favourite crystals every day – browse our handmade crystal jewellery and dowsing pendulums.

    Moldavite FAQs

    How did moldavite form?

    From a meteorite impact about 15 million years ago in southern Germany.

    Is fake moldavite common?

    Yes – green glass imitations are widespread, so buy from trusted sellers.

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