Moldavite Natural Pendant with Herkimer Diamond Accent

Moldavite
Moldavite is a rare type of meteoric/tectonic glass. Being natural glass (SiO2) it is amorphic rather than crystalline and has a hardness of 5 on the Mohs Scale. Forming due to the impact of meteors, tektites are given different names depending on where they fall to earth. The term Tektite usually refers to specimens from the Philippines, and they are usually black in colour. Moldavite only comes from the one meteor impact and is only found in Molvania, Czechoslovakia. It is one of the most highly valued tektites and is highly prized for it beautiful bottle green colour.

Herkimer Diamonds

Herkimer Diamond is the name given to a rare gem variety of quartz, belonging to the rock crystal family of stones. Although similar crystals form all over the world, true Herkimers only come from Herkimer in New York, USA. They are highly valued and prized for their internal ‘diamond like’ brightness. All rock crystals are composed of SiO2 They form according to a trigonal crystal structure, and have a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale. Renowned for their metaphysical properties, believed to strongly amplify energy and enhance spiritual growth, Herkimer Diamonds serve as powerful tools for personal transformation and enlightenment.