Real vs Fake Crystals: Free Checklist PDF | Crystals Healing
Free Real vs Fake Crystals Checklist
A quick, print-friendly checklist to help you spot imitations, dyed stones and common look-alikes before you buy.
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What is inside
- Quick visual checks for glass, resin and dyed beads
- Simple physical checks: temperature, weight, hardness and a loupe
- The stones most often faked, such as citrine, turquoise, malachite and amethyst
Who it is for
- Anyone buying crystals online or at a fair
- Beginners who want to avoid imitations
- Gift buyers who want genuine, natural stones
Good to know
Treatments such as heating and dyeing are common in the trade. Heat-treated stone is still genuine; the key is that a seller tells you. We state any treatment we know of.
Our crystals are sold as decorative natural stones and gifts. They are not a substitute for medical advice.
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Care and buying
Shop genuine, natural crystals
Every listing states any treatment we know of.
FAQ
Is this PDF really free?
Yes. You can download it for free.
Is a heat-treated or dyed stone fake?
Not necessarily. Heat-treated stone is still genuine mineral. Dyeing is a treatment too; what matters is that the seller tells you. We state any treatment we know of.
Can I share this checklist?
Yes. Please credit crystalshealing.co.uk and link to this page.
Are these stones a medical product?
No. Our crystals are sold as decorative natural stones and gifts, and are not a substitute for medical advice.