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How to Differentiate Between Real and Fake Crystals

Visual Inspection:
  • Color: Natural crystals have a flexible, textured luster, while artificial crystals may appear overly bright or unnatural.
  • Transparency: Natural crystals are highly transparent, while artificial ones might be cloudy or have impurities.
  • Cutting: Natural crystals have fine cutting, whereas artificial ones may have rough or irregular cuts.
  • Weight: Natural crystals are heavier, whereas artificial crystals tend to be lighter.
  • Touch: Natural crystals feel cool, while artificial ones may feel warmer.

Rotate the crystal under polarized light for 360 degrees; natural crystals will show four bright and four dark areas, while artificial ones will not exhibit this change.

For example, place an amethyst under a light source and observe from different angles. Natural amethysts show dichroism, displaying different colors in different directions, whereas artificial ones do not.

Use a 10x magnifying glass under transmitted light to inspect the crystal. Natural crystals usually contain bubbles, while artificial ones do not.

Observing the internal structure of the crystal, such as growth patterns, mineral inclusions, natural cracks, optical effects, ice cracks, and stone veins, can help differentiate the real from the fake. Natural crystals have growth patterns and inclusions, while artificial ones may lack these or have unnatural features.

Natural-colored crystals usually have color bands and differences due to the uneven distribution of chemical elements. Synthetic or artificially treated crystals have uniform colors.

Natural crystal balls can be identified by the double refraction effect. Place a hair on a piece of white paper and rotate the crystal ball. Through a natural crystal ball, you can see the hair sometimes splitting into two and sometimes merging into one.

Crystals with coexisting minerals have a lower chance of being fake. For example, quartz with actinolite inclusions or quartz with black tourmaline inclusions.

Natural crystals have good thermal conductivity. Hold the crystal in your hand for a few minutes; if it warms up quickly, it is likely to be natural.

Daily Care Tips

Avoid Direct Sunlight:

Crystals can fade or change color when exposed to direct sunlight. Therefore, avoid leaving your crystals in the sun for extended periods. If you need to place them in the sunlight, cover them with a protective layer, such as cloth or paper.

Crystals can crack or change color when subjected to high or low temperatures. So, keep your crystals away from heaters, stoves, or other heat sources. Similarly, avoid placing them in refrigerators or other cold environments.

Crystals are relatively fragile minerals and can be easily damaged by impact. When wearing or displaying your crystals, be careful not to let them hit hard objects. If you need to transport your crystals, wrap them in soft materials to protect them from damage during transit.

How to Cleanse and Charge Crystals

Gently Wipe Crystals:

After being used for a period, crystals can accumulate dust, skin oils, and sweat, which can affect their luster and energy flow. Regular cleaning is necessary. You can use a soft cloth or cotton swab moistened with water or a mild detergent to gently wipe the crystal’s surface. Avoid using alcohol, perfume, or other harsh chemicals that may damage the crystal.

Place the crystals in sunlight for 30 minutes to 1 hour to help remove negative energy. However, avoid direct sunlight to prevent damage to the crystals. This method is suitable for most crystals, but not for those with copper or iron color elements, like red or purple crystals, as prolonged exposure can cause oxidation and fading.

During a full moon, place the crystals outside or by a window to let them soak up the moonlight, which can cleanse and recharge them. This method works for most crystals, but purple or red crystals should be brought back indoors before noon the next day to avoid the intense sunlight affecting their pigments and causing fading.

Use demagnetizing stones, such as obsidian, to balance the crystal’s energy and remove negative energy. This method is suitable for all crystals.

Soak the crystals in sea salt water for 24 hours, then rinse with fresh water and dry with a clean cotton cloth. Sea salt can absorb negative energy from the crystals. This method is suitable for most crystals, but not for fragile ones like turquoise, as they might absorb the salt and get damaged.

Expose the crystals to smoke from burning sage, incense, or candles, using the smoke’s energy to purify them. This method is suitable for most crystals, but some may fade or get damaged by the smoke.

Rinse the crystals under running water for about ten minutes and then let them air dry in the sun or a shaded area. This method also has a purifying effect. It is suitable for most crystals, but some might get damaged by water.

Place the crystals on a natural crystal cluster or in a geode to achieve cleansing. After wearing crystals all day, you can store them in a geode or in a cluster at home. The vibrational energy from the cluster or geode can effectively cleanse and recharge the crystals. This method is suitable for all crystals.

Use a tuning fork to produce specific frequencies, letting the sound energy cleanse the crystals. This method is suitable for most crystals, but some may get damaged by the vibrations.

Use meditation or prayer to cleanse the crystals with your intentions. This method is suitable for all crystals.

How to Determine if the Price of a Crystal is Reasonable

Quality of the Crystal:
  • Transparency: Higher transparency indicates better quality and a higher price.
  • Color: Bright and uniform colors command higher prices, especially for rare colors.
  • Flaws: Fewer flaws mean higher quality and higher prices. Flaws can include cotton inclusions, ice cracks, clouds, water lines, and mineral deficiencies.
  • Weight: The weight of the crystal also affects its price; generally, the heavier the crystal, the higher the price.
  • Cutting: Good cutting can enhance the brightness and fire of the crystal, increasing its value.
  • Polishing: The quality of the polishing process directly affects the surface luster and transparency of the crystal. Well-crafted crystal products are priced higher.
  • Origin: Crystals from certain origins are more favored in the market due to their rarity, naturally commanding higher prices.
  • Rare Crystals: Crystals such as Paraiba tourmaline and ruby-in-fuchsite are highly sought after for their unique colors and rarity, leading to high prices.
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