How can you tell if moldavite is real? My top tips

If you're staring at a piece of dark green glass and wondering how can you tell if moldavite is real, you're definitely not alone. With the massive surge in popularity this "space stone" has seen over the last few years, the market has become absolutely saturated with fakes. Some are so bad they look like they were chipped off a Heineken bottle, but others are actually pretty sophisticated. Buying moldavite is a bit of an investment, so you really don't want to get scammed by someone selling "Forest Green Slag" as a rare tektite. ...

May 16, 2026 · 7 min · Angelica Coopersmith