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Reposting this PSA for those who are new to Moldavite!
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Phenomenal Gems notes from the world of gemology: Moldavite is one of the most popular of the healing gems used by the metaphysical community, and as such, has spawned an army of imitations. Moldavite was simulated in jewelry much earlier than you might think—in fact, bottle glass substitution was so common in the 1890s that the market collapsed and Moldavite didn’t become popular again until the 1960s. Imitations have stormed onto the market as metaphysical value has risen, and it’s a particular issue now as demand is higher than ever and supply has dwindled to nearly nothing. Raw imitations can be surprisingly deceptive, as the surface textures may be cast, drilled, or carved. Faceted stones don’t leave as much room to hide red flags, but may still fool a new collector. The best imitations require Raman spectroscopy and gemological expertise to differentiate, and can be quite convincing. See next post for some tips anyone can use to help get the edge on avoiding imitation Moldavite! (Picture from “Moldavite: Mysterious Tears from Heaven”, an excellent reference.)
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