Real VS Fake Moldavite and How to Tell the Difference

Did you know that thousands of people get scammed by fake moldavite every year? Awful! This video shows you everything you need to know to spot the fakes. Let's work together and get the scams off the market. The gem and mineral market should be a more ethical place, and we have to speak up to make that change happen.
This video is for educational purposes, and the photos from actual listings fall under fair use.
*Edit* Moldavite from some regions can be colors other than green. Moravia moldavite can be brown, but I hadn't encountered any of those in over 10 years of being in the gem trade. They may be rare on the current market but they do exist.
References (check these out for more good info!):
Gemdat - Moldavite:
www.gemdat.org/gem-10860.html
Inner Vision Crystals - How to spot fake moldavite:
www.innervisioncrystals.net/p...
Meteorite Times - Pseudotektites article:
www.meteorite-times.com/pseud...
Mindat - Moldavite:
www.mindat.org/min-10860.html
Modeling the Ries-Steinheim impact event and the formation of the moldavite strewn field:
www.researchgate.net/publicat...
Nordlinger Ries impact crater:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N%C3%B6....
Sellers of real moldavite:
Starborn Creations: starborn.com/
AZMeteorites: www.ebay.com/sch/azmeteorites...
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:41 Real Moldavite
03:33 Other Tektites
04:17 Pseudo-tektites
04:55 Fake Moldavites
05:32 Fake Moldavites - eBay
20:39 Fake Moldavites - Etsy
41:15 Wrap-up / Outro
Creative commons attribution content I used:
Czech Republic map - Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license:
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi...
Nordlinger ries crater location / map of Germany - Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Germany license: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi...

[@biosdaddy]

So sellers from US selling fake moldavite doesn't do that intentionally unlike sellers from some 3rd world country. Lol

[@EarthScienceFun43]

I answered this in other comments. The other countries are sources for the scam material. The same fake stones (see photos of several listings in the video) are being sold from India, Thailand, China, etc. and re-sold again in the U.S. by other sellers. Same thing happens in Europe and Canada so it isn't just a U.S. thing either. This doesn't make the U.S. sellers any more innocent. Sellers should know their material and it is their responsibility to do research on what they supply. However, knowing that the sellers may also have been scammed gives some context. I've seen this happen a lot in the gem trade, where a fake stone was bought and resold multiple times. Of course the worst scammer in the chain is the person that made the fake stone to begin with. And to keep it from happening again (because people are not likely to always do their research and find the scam right off the bat), it would be best to look at where the fakes are coming from and how that can be stopped. I wish people would quit assuming I'm some sort of nationalist because the fake moldavite is mainly being made in one part of the world. I just want to see scam stones off the market and I couldn't care less about specific countries to be honest. The market is GLOBAL.

[@ti-lo5hy]

@biosdaddy Tell me you've tried to sell fake moldavite without telling me you did.

[@CaptainMyCaptain33]

Yeah they do…..some people perhaps but not the ones selling huge volumes. Many of them are literally just Indians, etc who live in the US, selling for the same manufactures in India, China, Thailand, Slavic countries etc.

[@sapphire7302]

​@@EarthScienceFun43 Hello there could you plz check this website Gempundit, and tell us whether they are selling genuine or fake moldavite..

[@Sheepdog1314]

Nothing wrong with being a Nationalist

[@davidboncyk5024]

“Ladies and gentlemen, please put your hands together for the visiting team: The Melted Jolly Rancher Scam Glass!”

[@ascensionalliancehawaii]

The Moldavite Family is the only seller I buy from. They are the first Czech Republic Family to have introduced moldavites to the US. They've been in business over 33 years. I buy from no one else but them. I've already established a wholesaler/retailer relationship with them and have met them personally at the Tucson gem show. Real Moldavite beads would be over $100 per bead.

[@marilynaldridge7735]

I bought from the same company and my moldavite is in BC almost home i am soooo excited

[@ascensionalliancehawaii]

@@marilynaldridge7735 Every single Moldavite I've purchased from them are happy moldavites, just amazing pieces!

[@cl9826]

I got first moldavite from them. Wearing right now

[@KOOLGREENS]

WILL BIY FROM THEM

[@lg4377]

i got my moldavite from the moldavite museum in cesky krumlov, czechia. they had a lot of info on how it got here, but at least half the exhibit was about how to tell fakes from real pieces. i bought mine in person, but they have an online store.

[@Juanlopez-uc8uo]

Any link?

[@spyrexo9335]

@@Juanlopez-uc8uo Google museum in cesky krumlov, czechia I found it in seconds :)

[@EarthScienceFun43]

Had some trouble finding 42 minutes of good public domain background music for this one, so there's no music. You can always open another tab and play whatever music/ambience you like in the background though! Please spread the word on this video. I did my best to be as comprehensive as possible so that other people can learn how to spot these fakes and can start speaking up when they see them!

[@sarahbarker7743]

I wouldn't have liked the music tonight, so it turned out perfect 👌

[@aggierowe9574]

All good, I think the music would have been distracting!

[@orls9068]

Better without the music I think as you're giving us information, music would take away from that

[@whatrtheodds]

I got my moldivite 6 yrs ago thank goodness. Far less fakes back then. These fakes are realllllyyyyy obvious when you have a real piece to compare with. I hate seeing how many people are buying fake stuff.

[@lynnepostings]

What a fantastic in depth video ! So many really clear, comparison pictures to help with identification. This is such a valuable presentation & can't fail to give confidence to even the least experienced buyer ! Thank you so much 💕

[@1Ren1KouSu]

I am really grateful for your making this video. I can’t thank enough. I got my second moldavite yesterday. I wish there are moldavite experts out there to identify the real gems for buyers. God bless you.

[@ascensionalliancehawaii]

The Moldavite Family is the first company who introduced moldavites to the US. They've been in business for over 33 years. The only ones I get my moldavites from. They are a Czech Republic family and everything is from Czech Republic. Certificates as well. I've met them at the Tucson gem show. Amazing people! All they're moldavites are happy moldavites. Yes China has obviously fake moldavites. All of china's certificates are fake, they sell them for $1-red flag.

[@heyhi2u]

The Moldavite Family sent me a replacement for free, when my mail service lost my Libyan Desert Glass package order. I am grateful to them. 👍

[@Drina525]

So i bought this moldavite from etsy and it looks pretty real. Pic looked like all different shapes. It was dark green. Not glassy. But somehow i seen this video and i was drawn to it. Since i always felt weird about my moldavite (got a paper copied of a "certificate" being real moldavite. I then remembered they said they got it from canada. Which was weird but they had hundreds of good reviews being real or good sellers.. so i bought it a few months ago and I just checked etsy again and their shop is CLOSED. Damn safe to say I got scammed too 😭😂 now time to by the real thing now :)

[@SaffyFoo]

Many thanks for your time and effect. Thanks to your excellent advice, I know what to look for. ❤️

[@JeffBrazeel-fe4wc]

Scammers NEED TO BE STOPPED AND CALLED OUT, ASAP!

[@venerablemanshing6350]

Thank you for posting this! Very informative and helpful. Keep up the good work.

[@philalexandros9]

Great video, very thorough. I'm now 99% sure the piece I've bought 9 years ago is genuine, but who knows... if it's a fake, it's a damn good one. It looks completely dark and opaque, but when you hold it against the light it's such a pure and soft transparent green. I share your indignation for all this scamming, thanks for the good work.

[@user-xg3io2wh8f]

Thank you so much man , that really helped me a lot , keep going 👍🏻

[@ManLikeWillow]

Lapis Lazuli has a similar problem, love to see a video on this

[@nikoknightpuppetproduction369]

Thank goodness I bought from one of the sites you mentioned because I spent good money on it. I started to get nervous that mine was fake but feel much better now that I bought it from a reliable seller. Great video.

[@jeffreymonahan6826]

Great well thought out and informative thank you friend. May God bless you and yours.

[@EarthScienceFun43]

You're welcome, and thank you for the kind words!

[@angelamolnarpemberton5145]

It really was hard to sit here and watch some of this video. It really truly does sadden my heart to see others lie and cheat others. I do my very best to teach my children about truth and honesty along with living this way only myself. This is so very important to do and be in life. Honest and truth is the way this entire world needs to veer into. 🙏🙏🙏 thank you for sharing these truths with the world. I appreciate all of your hard work that you did in making this video. 🙏🙏🙏🥰😊🙏🙏🙏

[@kimmuller9300]

Thank you for this excellent information!

[@beatricetreadwell5785]

Great info!

[@seanb7101]

Thank you for posting this. I've been looking for Moldavite and knew that was I was seeing on the internet was fake. Thank you for posting reputable sellers!

[@EarthScienceFun43]

You're welcome!

[@JeffBrazeel-fe4wc]

P. T. Barnum quipped "there's a sucker born every minute". But, not all are, most don't know/have ENUF information.

[@MrBird94]

Great video! I now only buy from one dutch online store that i trust and has been selling for years. Will never buy from ebey, china, scammers ever again!

[@katarinafontanoza5428]

I really want to buy a moldavite pendant but I have had such a difficult time finding reputable sellers. I have looked all over the internet. I found starborn and thought they could be legit but I wasn’t sure. This video has helped me so much more than any other video or article I have read! I feel confident in looking now! Thank you so much!!

[@Ann_Perkins]

Inner Vision crystals has real moldavite 😊

[@charleeblu4184]

He said Starborn is selling authentic moldavite

[@karlrodneypelejo]

Excellent and very informative 🫶🏻

[@sarahbarker7743]

You really did make this fun! I feel like I really studied this, and feel more confident about buying these now :) thank you for a great video ^_^

[@EarthScienceFun43]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@spiritofhonuguidanceforlife]

For those questioning moldevites spiritual properties...belief is important. People who are skeptical will less likely have an experience. Placebo affect. The first time I held a small piece of moldevite, I felt a burning sensation in my hand. My friend touched my hand and could feel the difference herself. But I believe in the different healing properties of crystals, gems, and stones. We use quartz in watches because of its properties. Its science. Also, moldevite comes into your life when you need it, and will leave when you no longer need it. Its crazy!

[@morakant7864]

Very professional video for buyers 👍

[@BaileyBeats]

I can't thank you enough. You saved me a lot of money!

[@ti-lo5hy]

Great video!

[@GizzyDillespee]

Good vid. I bought mine 20 years ago... and even then, there was what I called "Indian drop glass" that people tried to pass. It wasn't very realistic, but they tried to imitate the texture and shape by gravity and rapid cooling. If you want some, go to a regional gem and mineral show (Springfield MA is coming up in a month from this writing) and bring a loupe... and USE it!

[@MegaDav1234]

18:57 "Natural Crystal..." even though that sample is man-made and real Moldavite lacks a crystalline lattice structure.

[@aggierowe9574]

Excellent, excellent video! You were very fair too, in that sellers were most likely duped, and unfortunately are deciding to pass the buck. I am a lover of gems and crystals for decades, and the moldavite craze has now erupted into taking advantage of many good-intentioned folk devoting their energies into the placebo effect thanks to their confirmation biases. I think many are embarrassed but don’t want to admit they got ripped off, especially if they spent a lot of good earned money on a piece of colored glass.I think if there was better access to testing a moldavite’ s authenticity maybe there would be more consumer awareness. Not everyone can test their stone’s silica content, or dip them into a fluid to test for resolution. I am almost hoping that the craze dies down, so that those who have authentic pieces can sleep well at night haha! Kinda like a genuine diamond vs a lab made one, or a cubic zirconia. There’s nothing wrong with these synthetic stones and I am not judging anyone for wearing them! Just know what you are getting and be upset if you are being charged for a real stone when it is not!

[@aggierowe9574]

@Bergsman100 I was at a boutique in town recently and I saw some pretty moldavite rings but the manager had no knowledge of the tektite. She could claim they’re real when they’re not, and a couple of hundred dollars for a piece of glass is just criminal!

[@lifeislife489]

Are the fakes man made or are they a look alike from a similar rock?

[@aggierowe9574]

@@lifeislife489 the fakes don’t have the inclusions, the lechatelerites. Also, they do look like melted Jolly Ranchers!

[@germaineboatwala-sidhva1079]

Very insightful! I am rather good at telling the fakes. Still, I have a known gemologist who has confirmed my pieces. Fortunately I haven't been scammed! 🙏

[@susanbelzares]

Thank you for the websites I just purchased one from the eBay link. 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@reginarusso8181]

You will feel nothing with a fake. You will know the moldavite on impact. Bless all who find their true moldavite

[@lynnepostings]

I have a genuine piece of moldavite in pendant form . . . but didn't feel ANYTHING akin to the moldavite flush etc. But then I have heard that not everyone does experience the flush. The only thing that I can say ... is that I immediately felt very agitated & depressed ... which seems to occur every time that I wear it. This has resulted in my not wanting to wear it very often ! Whether this is my own imagination or not I don't really know.

[@jumpingjack985]

Moldavite is more rare than diamond, i'm just so lucky that i got genuine moldavite i found it in urban area!!!

[@1Ren1KouSu]

8:15 They put pregnant in the ad. I guess they meant to say “lucky”. They spoke in Chinese then the machine translated it as pregnant.

[@AngusMurray]

Very informative

[@julieburton2377]

O this was great . Thank you. Do you ever get to go to Tucson.?

[@EarthScienceFun43]

You're welcome! I've been to Tucson a few times. It's a lot of fun!

[@premapoojitanananda7947]

Thank you for promoting John H. Everything I’ve bought from his online store is nice quality🌟

[@geminivegan6587]

I got mine from a crystal shop they told me its real but i dont feel nothing from it and i have it for 4 days now.. I didnt felt all the tingle sensation when i hold it first

[@dingdud6602]

One of the craziest things that have ever happened to me was when I found two pieces of moldavite in a box of random stones in a new age store. 2 dollars a peace. I couldn’t believe they were real but at that prize I might as well buy them and study them later. After much testing I realized they were real! One of them even had a bit of sand stuck in it. Now I can’t help but wonder how they ended up with all the “ugly” gems in a discount box.

[@ti-lo5hy]

The only "ugly" gems are the ones within our hearts

[@zoa1-99.......]

Was that in the UK?

[@r.1599]

16:05 What's interesting to me about this listing is that even though the glass beads have been tumbled into a sphere shape, they list it as an _unprocessed_ moldavite.

[@svwhett1]

Is Heaven and Earth Crystals and Jewelry selling real ones ?

[@ritaweygint4038]

Thank you so much for this video! Yes, it’s easy to get scammed now. And true Moldavite has really gone up in price… I have many, bought years ago from Charles Albert, Starborn Creations. Recently bought pieces from Moldavite Family, Starborn, and Inner Visions Crystals. I like Mark Bajersky too. Moldavite is my favorite crystal, amazing energy, great for Arcturian energy! But it’s going to cost you to get the real thing now. ✨💕✨ Just wanted to add: The fakes won’t hurt you (Except perhaps in the wallet LOL!), but they won’t help you in any way, either…

[@EarthScienceFun43]

You're welcome!

[@piedsnus1217]

Very instructive, thank you !! I still have a question : Angel Chime can also be fake ? Thanks

[@EarthScienceFun43]

You're welcome! Yes, Angel Chime moldavite can also be faked, and I'd be especially careful since it tends to be more valuable per gram than most other moldavite. The same tips in the video apply for telling real angel chime moldavite from fakes (lechatelierite inclusions, texture, etc.).

[@piedsnus1217]

@@EarthScienceFun43 Thank you so much, this information is hard to find online 🙂

[@roselitosumonod6385]

T for your information to be honest with you I don't know what happened Why some amazing things like rocks metal are on the road alone above in bridge gutter but I dont know what it is I pick.

[@netsonmusic]

thank you , great work !!! Sorry , can i send you photo of my moldavite for checking please please? :)

[@markus3357]

Hello. I write from Italy. This video is wonderful and I realized how much crap goes around Moldova. I have been looking for a Eurozone dealer with zero results for days. Do you think a seller from the Czech Republic has a high percentage of reliability? I had a look at the ebay seller who doesn't obscure the name. I think it is around minute 35. I would like to have a moldavite. If you feel like it and if you know reliable European dealers, could you recommend to everyone in the Eurozone? Thank you for your attention

[@EarthScienceFun43]

There are some reliable sellers from the Czech Republic, but I would still use the tips in the video to make sure the moldavite is authentic. Maybe another viewer can make a recommendation for good European sellers?

[@salk7992]

Is Gemkora from the UK a genuine retailer?

[@Lilacsinostara]

I fell into the trap also 3/23 fake moldavite ebay...told seller and seller apologized and shifted the blame to chinese supplier, they been doing this for how long? And seems ebay doesnt do a thing

[@MrTreblue]

I am picking up a piece later on today from a local shop that I know to be genuine sellers. The lady who owns the shop has been working with and selling it for over 20 years and her source is someone she has been working with for just as long who can authenticate that it is genuine and comes from the Chech Republic. I also know it to be real as I have held the piece twice and the feeling I get from it is absolutely unreal! I would say the price but as you mentioned, people who sell fakes can still charge highly for it...

[@Juanlopez-uc8uo]

any good link to buy it?

[@ZE308AC]

Thank you for exposing this

[@KOOLGREENS]

THANK YOU

[@lsb888]

Thank you for this fake Moldavite stone review ‼️ and yes, I was scammed, also 👍

[@madghost31]

Some of the pieces on this video look legit. Hard to tell on my screen, but some are obviously not real. If you like selling beautiful green glass, its ok. Just don't label it as something other than that. I got my moldavite from Starborn and I bought it with a purpose. I did research and they are legit.

[@EarthScienceFun43]

Glad to hear you got a real one! I showed examples of both real and fake pieces and labeled them in the video to help people tell the difference. There are a ton of scams out there so I figured educating people would be the best thing I could do to help correct the market.

[@wendyshaw6985]

Thank you so much for sharing this information. Would you now do one for Grandidierite. I bought some on Etsy and it said it was from Madagascar. It’s beautiful, but I’m very suspicious.

[@EarthScienceFun43]

You're welcome! I'm hoping to get back into making videos sometime soon. As for the grandidierite; is it a specimen piece or a faceted stone? Any crystal structure should be helpful in determining if it is real grandidierite. If it was already faceted, gemmy, and low price, I'd be very suspicious. In the case of a faceted stone, a gemologist could identify it and let you know if there are any treatments. Depending on the stone, gemology tools may be needed to tell authenticity for sure (to measure refractive index, etc.). I've seen fairly affordable pieces that are rough specimens (not facet grade) and authentic. The color should be blue-green and pleochroism is usually present. Hopefully this helps out!

[@wendyshaw6985]

@@EarthScienceFun43 Thank you for responding. You have inspired me to drag out my refractive index kit and to look more in-depth into this problem (2010). So the RI of grandidierite is 1.583-1.639 as stated by mine dat. What I came up with was an RI for the faceted stones that I received from "India" not Madagasgar, was a range of 1.68 to 1.76, so I know that glass can go up to 1.7, so I am guessing that my stones are glass. I have a home made kit for specific gravity, so I don't think it would be that accurate. So how do I let Etsy know, if at all. Maybe just leave a review??? Thanks again.

[@EarthScienceFun43]

@@wendyshaw6985 You're welcome! Happy to help. Etsy has an option on the listing page near the bottom where you can "Report this item to Etsy". I'd also recommend contacting the buyer to try to get your money back. It's a long shot, but worth a try. You can also leave a 1 star review with what you found out when checking the refractive index to warn other buyers about the scam material. Etsy does have a purchase protection program that covers some items if they are damaged, don't arrive, or aren't as described. Scam material is definitely not as described, so their support should be able to help you get your money back. Best of luck!

[@Leaf5826]

Unfortunately Starborn doesn’t let you choose your piece. Description “20-30 carats, shapes vary” but all the same price? 20-30 carats? 10 carats is a big difference. Thank you for sharing all the information but I would like to see what I’m buying since they are all unique. I don’t want to just “get what I get” for that price.

[@EarthScienceFun43]

Good catch! Back when I made this video, Starborn had specific pieces photographed (at least for larger rough stones), but I checked just now and I see those bulk listings for jewelry. There are still a few collector's specimens that have photos of a specific stone. I definitely recommend seeing photos of the exact piece before you buy from any source, since moldavite specimens and jewelry pieces are all so different.

[@tammylapointe3429]

Where can you purchase the real moldavite from? I spent $194 on a piece of glass and I am so pissed off. I am going to try to get my money back. Thank you for this video.

[@Spidery_Parker]

Curious, did you get your money back?

[@cynthiacupler8005]

My Moldavite , when I touch it,. It gets warm, other than that,it doesn't do anything.

[@CherQueener-lq6ei]

Is Olivenorma or The Interstellar Seller legit?

[@Kadaveria333]

Is there a mohs hardness test that can be done with Moldavite?? I just started selling crystals and I'm terrified I'm going to buy fakes thinking they are real and then sell them.

[@EarthScienceFun43]

Most of the fake moldavites are made out of glass which would have a similar mohs hardness to real moldavite. I'd recommend going by texture, bubbles, and looking for lechatelierite inclusions to determine the real ones from fakes. While you familiarize yourself with tektites, it might be better to get some indochinite tektites, Darwin glass, or Libyan Desert Glass, which are much cheaper than moldavite and less often faked. The moldavite market is tough to break into, and not all of the fakes are super easy to spot for those just starting out.

[@lifeislife489]

Can I have your email to send you a picture of a rock I found in a creek? I can't figure out if it's real.

[@SUp3razvan]

Can you help me through mail if I send you a pic with what I bought to tell me if it's real? Pleaseee

[@jodygoodman916]

This is great information! The other aspect of ethical selling is true, authentic moldavite but that has been procured and sold by drug cartels, etc. Buyer beware! It's so important to do our due diligence.

[@2079karen]

I really hope you reported these people too the platform that are selling Moldavite ! I bought some moldvite from a guy that showed you fake too the real ,I Researched about Moldavite before I even contemplated on buying a piece, and so I bought a piece which was very expensive in the hundreds but set in silver! It arrived broken, got hold the man who sold it ,and they said send it back and I could chose another piece! So I got a small piece with a Herkimer diamond or set in silver ,it came and I keep it on all the time !

[@lynnepostings]

Did you by any chance by it from a lovely guy who is an international healer ... and who has a popular KZbin channel ? Just curious ... no names mentioned

[@JeffBrazeel-fe4wc]

Those look like different colored marbles. They did get it partly right, mold. Not Moldavite.

[@Mackie..]

I've been checking so many websites for authentic moldavites lately and still very pessimistic to get a real one.. Thank you for linking some legit sellers' websites, sir.

[@georgianasinfinitecreativi5086]

Hi, I been looking on Etsy for moldavite necklace at a particular seller and it says hand made. I saw only positive comments and only 2 people they said they manifested what they wanted with the stone. So now I am confused if I should buy it or not?!👀

[@EarthScienceFun43]

The fakes can still have positive reviews. I'd recommend going by how the stone itself looks and comparing it with the real and fake specimens in the video. Best to be extra careful, as there are still a lot of fakes on the market.

[@raversfantasy]

I would only buy from reputable companies like Innervision for example. Etsy is too risky.

[@nj5195]

Is there any email where i can send you a link from the shop where i want to buy, to check for me? Thank you!

[@EarthScienceFun43]

I can't fully vet a shop without making a purchase and seeing the material in hand and under a scope. There's always some risk when buying moldavite online, and I'd recommend using the tips in the video to have better chances of detecting the fakes. I also get a lot of requests for identification and don't have enough time to review all of them.

[@aneljimenez831]

I donno about the ebay seller you mention "azmeteorites" Some of he's moldavite look really shinny/glossy 🤔

[@samalsamal321]

How much rupees Sir

[@ghostylovesu]

"Moldies" got me laughing 🤣

[@amyskarzynski9757]

Do you make any moldavite and Herkimer jewelry with copper?

[@EarthScienceFun43]

I don't currently. If you can't find a jeweler that has it already made, the best option would probably be sourcing the stones yourself and commissioning a piece from somebody who's work you like.

[@danielnaval6837]

Good morning sir. I'm from the Philippines. What is the difference of tektite and moldavtre? I have one e

[@EarthScienceFun43]

Moldavite is a type of tektite. Tektites are impact glass formed from meteorite impacts and there are other types of tektites around the world. Libyan Desert glass, Darwin glass from Tasmania, and Indonesian tektites are other types of tektite. Moldavites are only found in the Czech Republic.

[@danielnaval6837]

@@EarthScienceFun43 thanks for the information sir God bless

[@pinupgirl1949]

Are there any other ebay sellers i can trust have real Moldavite?

[@HYEpower]

I think you may be off a little, isn't it possible to melt some junk moldivite into a larger piece or bead shape? Or you can melt some moldtivite in with glass and make a moldivite percentage and legally call it moldivite?

[@EarthScienceFun43]

Melting moldavite would cause it to lose its characteristic texture. That texture forms as the tektite flies through the air and cools naturally, and can't be replicated (internal bubbles and lechatelierite inclusions also follow the structure of each tektite, which looks very different from glass under a microscope). Melting would also destroy lechatelierite inclusions, which only form in tektites and fulgurites. You'd just have a piece of glass once it re-solidified.

[@bendyvend]

Google, is my moldavite pregnant?

[@bendyvend]

Besides that point, thank you for the vid, I’m currently looking around to get a moldavite for my rock collection and this is really helpful.

[@patrickhawthorneLS]

I like how when its someone from the states they are suddenly a victim and not q scammer at all and just selling off what they were scammed with ... but rest of the world be ultra scammers .. ffs man Apart from that your video was very helpful

[@EarthScienceFun43]

It has to do with where the fakes are being produced (i.e. India, Thailand, China). Some of the sellers that got duped were also based in Canada and I'm sure the same thing happens in South America, Europe, etc. However, the countries where the fakes are being manufactured are more responsible for not cracking down on the scammers, no? Fake certificates of authenticity are also more common overseas (Thailand especially), and a lot of the U.S./Canadian sellers I saw with fakes had certificates from Thailand, etc. Sorry if any nation/country bias was conveyed in my video. I don't care where somebody is from in the world, but if they are a scammer they should always be held accountable. I've dealt with a lot of reputable sellers from other countries in the gem/mineral trade as well. But when it comes to moldavite, there isn't a source in China, India, or Thailand and they rarely import it. 90+% of the material from those countries is fake and they are actively working on making better fakes all the time. It's only natural to call out the fakes in the industry where they are most prolific. Farther away regions may not be as familiar with fakes, leading to sellers getting scammed and unknowingly scamming buyers. It is more about regional flow of information and merchandise and not about any one country being treated with higher regard. Sorry for the wordy response. I'm glad you found the video useful.

[@aggierowe9574]

@@EarthScienceFun43 do you know if the “better“ fakes are already on the market? Like, would there likely be some sold at gem and mineral shows here in the US?

[@EarthScienceFun43]

@@aggierowe9574 It is likely so I'd definitely be careful and make sure you are buying from a reputable source. It is always worthwhile to double check the material yourself as well.

[@andymas7969]

​@@EarthScienceFun43 Lol @patrick worded my similar sentiments while watching this video (which was indeed very useful so thank you for that) How is the Florida seller automatically an innocent victim that got duped and not a real scammer if they're using a stock image you see on other listings? That's like a no-brainer and exactly how other scams like pet scams work. I can understand it's safe to jump to conclusions and bias against countries that make fake moldavite, and yes they should be held accountable. But let's be real, if a US seller is selling so many and using someone else's photo, they're in on the scam and should also be held accountable. Especially when they're hiding behind the sweet American veil of "benefit of doubt". 🤷‍♀️🙃

[@vErVe75]

@Patrick Hawthorne That's exactly what I thought as well when I heard that. Obviously a biased person.

[@Neiscience]

Doin research, seeing if i got a new impact site, pulling out clear too teal glass under glacial till.

[@EarthScienceFun43]

Good luck with your research!

[@SavageCouture]

The fake flowers on the fake gem report😂 at 22 minutes

[@janaw4111]

A con artist in South FL. Im shocked.

[@seigedrakonera5689]

I bought a huge lot but that's because a friend of mine who got scammed HARD an so I help out bought the lot of olive glass stones to put on my decorated bottles an such.

[@rikkispence7049]

I found some beautiful apple Green in the Colorado River Colorado

[@lifeislife489]

And are fakes mostly man made or are they a look a like rock that isn't the real thing?

[@euphemiaknw7696]

I gathered that the majority of fakes are just man made- melted glass formed from a mold.

[@katie8673]

I got mine from a crystal shop, doesn’t say where it’s from but it seems real to me. It’s a smaller piece and was around $30. When I look at the real images and compare mine it seems legit. What are the odds though that crystal shops sell fake ones?

[@GOLD_FEVER]

You know i've noticed in life, for something to be a convincing fake EITHER you have to be super inexperienced in what to look for, OR it has to be REALLY good. The vast majority of the time you can tell, even thru pictures that something is fake... Just something about the feel, the look, the texture and the way it interacts with light really set you off about fake stones... Basically the best way to tell with moldavite is if it has a ton of tiny little craters in it it should be real. (they cannot be super smooth and big in diameter. It is always going to be almost like if some foam got solidified and then a chunk ripped off , it looks like that....) anyways hope that helps.... For what it's worth , usually if you have suspicions about something being fake then it is fake. But when something just FEELS right it tends to be good at least 60% of the time imo.

[@Juanlopez-uc8uo]

any link to buy it?

[@amberleestine]

I didn't see any specific webpages that are considered to be legit. What about Moldovite Family? Are they legit?

[@EarthScienceFun43]

I'm not familiar with them personally, so I'd recommend using the tips in the video to see if their stones are legit. There are far too many companies out there for me to review all of them, so I only recommended two in the video that I had done business with in the past. Hopefully this helps out!

[@racheldillinger6881]

Me grabbing my necklace to check it 😂😂😂, great video mine was gifted to me and im pretty sure its real. Thank u for the video

[@EarthScienceFun43]

You're welcome!

[@yenfahloo4196]

Can you recommended some true good seller at ETSY for Phenacite and Moldavite?

[@EarthScienceFun43]

My friend Miner X has some phenakite for sale from Mt. Antero, Colorado. Most of it is from the Lantern Pocket (found at 13,700 ft. elevation). Here is a link to his shop: www.etsy.com/shop/AdventuresofMinerX As for moldavite, I don't know of any specific sellers on Etsy, so I'd recommend using the tips in the video to tell the real stones from the fakes. Best of luck!

[@cosimocarroccia2476]

Ciao vuoi vedere un video di pietre verdi molto belle scrivi. Lemie pietre pescate sotto il mare. Troverai un video molto bello?

[@SistaJaine]

Temu are also selling fake Moldavite bangles etc.

[@CafeVampire]

I wish I knew how to buy a large, decent looking, fake moldavite so I can keep it around to show people. I know someone who has a couple large oval-ish looking moldavites, but I think the color and texture look really fake. She says the seller told her they tumble their moldavite.

[@ericswain4177]

I have two really good gem shops in my area, I will never bye off the internet. I rarely bye from the internet, I don't need anything that bad. I have a nice irregular fragment of Moldavite.

[@studentofabrahamiamavibrat3615]

YES BUT WHO IS DOING THE REVIEWS?

[@christinearmington]

Would have liked to see more real moldavite.

[@elizabethkelley168]

I researched Moldavite distributers Only from the Czech Republic?, I purchased quite a bit; I even purchased a couple of LOT's... As they arrived? Looking EXACTLY like True Moldavite,water look and all.Bottom line?? A year later they have turned black like a dried up raisin; and most of them have e been preserved in containers and plastic bags; now I don't trust ANY OF U.

[@CrystalCollector-g4n]

I'm a Pisces, and Moldavite is one of the worst crystals for pisces (least compatible, making Pisces wander in thought). So I never bother acquiring one

[@SistaJaine]

I would only buy a piece of Moldavite from Mark Bjersky, but they're so expensive I just window shop...He's constantly pointing out the fakes out there.

[@skymeadow7762]

Ugh wish I'd have known lol, thank you bro. Yeah I got duped by china for $30