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mercredi 31 mai 2017

What Makes Moldavite So Special And Sought After?

By Christine Bailey


Most people have seen meteor showers at one time or another. Occasionally meteors and comets come close to earth, but scientists insist they are light years away. A foreign object crashing into the earth is not unusual however. There have been instances of direct hits with huge impact and devastating consequences. One such event transformed the atmosphere so drastically that it led to the extinction of the dinosaurs. Another occurrence in the area of the Czech Republic resulted in the appearance of moldavite.

Some people believe this substance is part of the meteor, but it isn't. The meteor was the source of this tektite, which was created from drops of liquid that splashed back onto the earth's surface after the impact. The drops became solids as they cooled, and over millions of years worked themselves into the surrounding sand and soil. It's actually a form of natural glass, or tektite. The texture of individual pieces depends on they where are mined. The wetter the ground, the more deeply etched the glass will be.

This tektite has a Holy Grail aspect to it. What the Grail actually was and what happened to it, has been the subject of numerous books and films. Some believe it was the golden cup Jesus drank from at the Last Supper. Others are convinced it was a emerald green stone with magical powers that fell from the sky. This is where the connection to this glass comes in.

When holding a piece of the glass, some people report feeling a strange sensation in their chests, and their faces may get red. This flushed appearance has become so common, people have named it. A lightheaded feeling and dizziness are other effects of the tektite for certain individuals. Although stories float around on the internet that the glass is evil, but has actually been worn for thousands of years as a talisman against evil.

Many who wear the gem swear that it has spiritual, physical, and emotional healing properties. People interested in chakras know that the glass is an opening to all of them. It is most powerful when it comes to the heart. Just holding it gives some individuals a sense of well being and peace.

As an investment, the larger the piece of this tektite you own, the more valuable it is. Reportedly it has been so mined that pieces weighing over twenty grams are becoming harder and harder to find. As with many things that are rare, its value will probably increase over the years.

Besednice is the most sought after form of this glass, and is found in only one location. Some of it is extremely delicate and deeply etched. It's believed the pieces are so intricate in form because they existed in the pits at the water table. The pits are now closed.

It is not surprising that much of the natural glass offered for sale in shops and online is fake. The true glass comes only from the Czech Republic. It can be fun, though, to think you are wearing an extraterrestrial gemstone around your neck.




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