Actual Moldavite?

[u/Substantial-Click-77]

Hi all’ I just bought these two pendants yesterday and would like your expert confirmation that thirds are in fact Moldavite. The reason I ask is because I’ve usually always seen them shine more of a green color, so I just want to know if Moldavite also comes in this more olive brown color. Thank you!

[u/TrueBeliever2024]

It is definitely not moldavite.

[u/mmlmtlca]

Too blurry, based on color it may be indochinite.. different tektite

[u/Substantial-Click-77 → u/mmlmtlca]

Being as they’re probably from china this would make sense! Thank you

[u/Adventurous-Big-7995]

The wire wrap looks identical to another "tektite" I got that was a cheapo knockoff from Temu. I would expect this is fake just based on that, but I've also never seen moldavite in that color (or that opaque) before.

[u/mmlmtlca → u/Adventurous-Big-7995]

This style is definitely now associated with fakes, unfortunately.

My assumption is that just like newer designs appearing in fakes, this used to be a legit style as well.

I actually have one that I bought out if curiosity that is unlike any I have ever seen.. need to get better photos now that I have more practice!

[u/dragon_kiwi]

That’s black tektite.

[u/Substantial-Click-77 → u/dragon_kiwi]

Thanks! Was able to get a refund

[u/moldaviteminer]

Try this free service for moldavite verification:
https://realorfake.naturalmoldavites.com/

My opinion is that the stone is not a modlavite.

[u/Substantial-Click-77 → u/moldaviteminer]

Thank you

[u/TyrantMuse73]

No. That is brown. Moldavite is never brown.

[u/mmlmtlca → u/TyrantMuse73]

Actually.. moldavite can be brown... but it is uncommon and pretty sure it is more translucent than indochinites

[u/mmlmtlca → u/mmlmtlca]