Listen to the sounds of moldavite mining
When moldavites are hand mined, you can hear a characteristic sound which is given by the composition of soil in which the moldavites rest.
How to tell a real cut moldavite – Infographic
95% of cut (faceted) moldavites offered on the market are fakes. I have prepared a well arranged infographic description of how to recognize real and fake faceted moldavites.
How to brighten moldavites
Moldavites from certain locations have greyish surface and they look shabby. Also moldavites from very old collections, which were exposed to polluted air, look the same.
How to clean moldavites – safe cleaning
Whether moldavites need cleaning to rid them of dust or of sand and clay residue after finding them, it is a good idea to follow one of the following procedures. They will help you to minimize the risk of damage while cleaning your stone.
How to store moldavites
Moldavites, due to their fragility and complexity of their surface, could be damaged in several possible ways. Not considering the case when a moldavite is dropped and gets chipped off (if you are lucky) or shattered in several pieces (if you are slightly less lucky), moldavites get damaged, most of all, due to bad storage…
Measuring of moldavites (dimensions and weight)
Measuring of moldavite dimensions With a moldavite, we measure its length, width and thickness. The measurement is carried out in the thickest part of the moldavite. Measuring instruments – how to measure To measure a moldavite we use a vernier scale with accuracy within 0.01 mm. However we must be careful not to damage the…
Unfair business practices of some moldavite sellers on the Internet
Unfortunately some deceptions are difficult to unmask before purchasing on internet. I would like to describe a few tricks of some sellers and I hope that this article will help you choose a quality genuine moldavite. Moldavite pictures Especially on ebay or other auction portals some sellers use in their auctions different photos in the…
