Natural Crystals - Fake or Genuine?

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Natural Crystals Fake Or Genuine

Natural and Man Made Crystals

We are often asked which crystals are natural and which are manmade, treated or enhanced. Crystals like citrine, turquoise, agate, amber, hematite and many of the gem type crystals are often 'enhanced'. This guide covers a few of the basic ones gleaned from many years as a crystal dealer. The director of Unlimited Exotica has a science background and holds a degree in Chemistry. 

 

Citrine

Most crystals sold as citrine are heat treated amethyst. When amethyst is heated the purple colour turns to a bright yellow/orange colour. It is possible to find natural citrine on ebay, but the vast majority is heat treated. Of course if one is interested just in colour (from a metaphysical point of view) then this would still be fine.

                             

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