![]() Price seems too good to be true, a 6" quartz cluster in perfect symmetrical shape and condition is NEVER going to be $20, it's just not. There have been faux fluorites making their way only the market with perfect cubic formations and evenly bright colors with amazing clarity. If the color is too pure and there are no inclusions (other minerals that ended up in the structure), or again the color is too uniform. the ones on the market are usually a very bright color and are almost a perfect 'pineapple' shape (the bottom part of a pineapple, not the leaves). You know that whole 'grow your own crystals' at home situation I mentioned? You can use Borax to grow these at home. The other new 'crystals' are ones that are even popping up regularly at HomeGoods and other big box stores. Learning how to tell if a crystal is real can be a valuable skill in navigating the world of crystals and ensuring that your collection aligns with your intentions and beliefs. After all, the experience of working with crystals often relies on a deep connection and belief in their inherent qualities.Īs a crystal enthusiast, you may want to familiarize yourself with various methods to discern the authenticity of a crystal, such as assessing its physical characteristics, energy, and vibrational frequency. While some argue that lab-grown crystals may exhibit similar but potentially weaker energetic properties, the primary concern is ensuring transparency and preventing any misconceptions. However, it's essential for crystal enthusiasts to be aware of the distinctions between natural and lab-grown crystals to make informed choices. It's important to note that the debate around lab-grown crystals often hinges on personal beliefs and perspectives. This emergence has sparked discussions within the crystal community about their authenticity and whether they possess the same metaphysical properties as naturally occurring crystals. In recent times, there has been a surge in the availability of lab-grown crystals, which are crafted using the same mineral compositions as their natural counterparts but are produced within controlled laboratory environments. I always say it is a personal preference, and if it makes you happy, then don't feel bad about liking it.ĭyed & Aura Coated Natural Quartz Lab Grown Crystals After all, Opalite, Gold Stone and Blue Stone are all manmade crystals that people are frequently drawn to. That's not to say people don't use these manmade pieces in crystal healing. There is a natural version of this, but again is VERY rare. You can also find a 'blue obsidian' on the market that is again, just manmade glass (versus natural volcanic glass). They will also refer to these as smelting glass. Cherry Quartz is typically manmade, especially if it appears to have 'wisps' of neon red in them. Luckily they usually look like glass so they are easier to tell. It basically looks like stained glass, but carved into a point, sphere or other shape. Sometimes they will occasionally have tons of little bubbles as well. They now also make this in other colors like blue and green. There are some vendors, who flat out sell GLASS as minerals, those you can usually tell because they are practically perfect with no cracks or inclusions. One example of this is 'Cherry Quartz' that is bright red/orange in color. sometimes its hard to know if a crystal is fake. Levels of Fake Crystals Everyone started to ask how exactly you can tell if a crystal is real, but let me preface this whole post with. The other day while gem shopping at a wholesale event, I took a video of faux quartz clusters that I've seen popping up recently at gem events (you can see some below). You could permanently damage a legitimate crystal.Īs with anything that becomes more and more popular, fakes and imitations start to pop up. ![]() Not only is it incredibly dangerous (people HAVE had quartz literally explode and shoot shards everywhere), but it can ruin softer crystals like selenite, and more, which is just a really sad way for those crystals to be destroyed! I honestly don't recommend most of the 'tests' people recommend. ![]() I'd like to start by saying STOP BURNING CRYSTALS!! This is a HORRIBLE new social media trend that encourages people to burn crystals to tell if they are real. Plus some common crystal terms you've probably seen but maybe don't know what they mean. Today we are going to dive into crystal topics about real versus fake crystals, and how to tell if crystals are real. ![]()
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