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 Post subject: Moldavite identification question, is this genuine?
PostPosted: Mon Jan 18, 2021 2:44 pm 
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Hello I've come across a moldavite pendant sale and im interested in buying but due to lightning on the photo i cant be certain if its the real thing,
could you please help me out?

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 Post subject: Re: Moldavite identification question, is this genuine?
PostPosted: Mon Jan 18, 2021 5:50 pm 
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It looks very similar to moldavite rough I have, cut, and seen through out the years. But without a proper gem Id by a qualified gemologist or lab, sight Id is not a guarantee.

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 Post subject: Re: Moldavite identification question, is this genuine?
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If I remember correctly, moldavite is one of those stones that is widely faked, and some of the fakes are pretty good.


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dchallener wrote:
If I remember correctly, moldavite is one of those stones that is widely faked, and some of the fakes are pretty good.

I agree, I have seen it when glass is poured into sand molds. It can come out looking very natural.

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Moldavites Natural or Fake?


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