Fake & Mislabelled Crystals
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Tektites vs Pseudo-Tektites - What is the Difference?
Tektites & Pseudo-tektites are a misunderstood lot, so we thought we'd create a guide free of jargon to help you understand them better! What are Tektites? Tektites, are by definition,...
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How to Spot Fake Sardonyx
Sardonyx is a beautiful crystal that has been popular amongst mineral collectors and jewellers for centuries, with finds dating back 4000 years to the Egyptian, Greek and Roman empires. It has a striking...
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Real Fire Agate or Treated Carnelian?
How to spot the difference between real Fire Agate and mislabelled Carnelian.
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Real or Fake K2?
How to tell if you're buying real or mislabelled K2.
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Onyx or Calcite?
How to tell genuine Onyx from mislabelled Calcite.
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Real or Fake Tiffany Stone?
How to distinguish between genuine Utah Tiffany Stone, and Chinese Opalised Fluorite.
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Fake or Real Malachite?
A guide to identifying fake and genuine Malachite.
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Blue Calcite or Celestite?
The difference between Blue Calcite and Celestite.
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Selenite or Satin Spar?
How to tell the difference between Selenite and Satin Spar.
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Heat Treated & Natural Citrine
What's the difference between heat treated Citrine (also known as heat treated Amethyst) and natural Citrine?
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Labradorite or Spectrolite?
A quick guide to identifying the difference between Labradorite and Spectrolite.
