Fake crystals

It seems that the interest in crystal healing is continually growing.At the beginning of my crystal journey, I was fortunate enough to have some close friends who were very knowledgeable in the field supporting me, but I know that not everyone has that. So I am here to be that support for you! Below I will outline some super easy steps you can take to feel confident in beginning your crystal collection with authentic stones! 1. Commonly Faked CrystalsKnowing some commonly faked crystals can…

Buying crystals online can be tricky. With so many crystal shops opening up, and sites like Shein and AliExpress selling them for incredibly low prices, crystals are everywhere now! But how do you know if your crystals are real? Specifically, how can you tell if Amethyst is real? There are many fakes out there, and you should do your research before buying. Buying from a local crystal shop or reputable online retailer is your best bet. A specialized shop that focuses on crystals is usually…

Discover everything about synthetic gemstones, fake crystals vs real, and how to identify synthetic crystals. Perfect guide for enthusiasts who love crystals. Many crystals are fake, like citrine and amethyst. Learn how to know if the crystals you have are real or fake.

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Buying crystals online can be a real gamble! I have been fooled myself, even after years of studying them. From being a crystal collector to owning my own shop, I have purchased thousands of crystals from hundreds of shops. So I have become pretty savvy at determining which crystal stores are reputable online. It can be frustrating at first trying to learn how to tell if your clear quartz is real or fake! I mean, they can look a lot like glass! However, I will say this - fake crystals are…

Sacral & solar plexus chakras 7 hardness level Prosperity, manifestation, wealth Creativity, imagination, personal power Geology Citrine is a variety of quartz with the chemical formula of SiO2, same as other quartzes. It ranges in color from very light and almost almost clear, to dark honey or even smoky colored. It has a glassy luster and a hardness of 7 out of 10 on the Moh’s hardness scale. Citrine is formed by natural irradiation of quartz inside the Earth. Localities Much of the…

It has been a year since my last post in the “Misrepresentation of Crystals” blog series. While I have admittedly been slacking off on my blog posts, the crystal counterfeiters and fakers have been very busy indeed! So without further a do – here are three of the latest scams! Fake Moldavite There has been […]