![]() ![]() While heat-treating softens the energy of a crystal a bit, it certainly does not diminish it! Many crystal healers and reiki practitioners regularly use these stones and find them to be effective and beneficial.Įnergy compared to a natural crystal: 90% ![]() There’s a popular misconception that heat-treated crystals aren’t “real,” but that’s simply not true! Most citrine on the market has been heat-treated to bring out its vibrant gold and yellow colours, and almost all tanzanite is heat-treated as well. Heat-treated crystals are natural stones that have been heated to enhance their existing energies and colours. When bismuth is lab-grown, it still contains the energies of the natural mineral because it can be grown with the exact same chemical makeup AND geometric structure. While it is found in nature, bismuth is rare and often dangerous and unethical to extract. If, however, you’re seeking a stone for its energies, then lab-grown crystals should be avoided that being said, bismuth is exception to this. Many engagement rings feature diamonds that are lab-grown and there is no visual difference between them and the natural ones. Uses: If your main concern is a pretty piece of jewelry that’s ethical and affordable, lab-grown stones can be a great alternative to their natural counterparts. If you find one with a price tag that seems too good to be true, it probably is! Knowing your crystals or bringing someone along with you who does is helpful when determining whether a crystal is synthetic or real.Įnergy compared to a natural crystal: 20-35% Synthetic crystals are often passed off as real ones, so a general rule of thumb is to know the going rate for a crystal you’re interested in while you’re shopping around. While they are chemically correct, they lack the geometric structure of their natural counterparts, making them devoid of the energies needed to use them as healing stones. They can be comprised of man-made materials like glass or plastic, but many synthetic crystals can also be created from chemicals and compounds that mimic those found in nature consequently, it can be difficult to tell the difference between a synthetic crystal and the real thing. Precious stones are the ones that are most commonly imitated, and they’re fairly common in the world of gemology and fine jewelry. Synthetic crystals are imitations of stones that are found in nature, such as rubies, diamonds or opals. If you’re just starting out (or learning a new technique!) having a few “fake” crystals on hand to practice with can be beneficial, so that you don’t risk damaging a real stone while you perfect your craft! Uses: Manufactured crystals are good to use for those of you who are into wire-wrapping or making jewelry with your crystals. An easy way to spot the difference? If it looks too perfect, it’s probably not real! Natural crystals and stones have scratches, dents, terminations, inclusions, irregular shapes and sometimes dull or muted colours.Įnergy compared to a natural crystal: 0-10% If you’ve ever seen crystals like “opalite” and “goldstone” at a metaphysical shop, these are manufactured crystals. They’re often made from glass or plastic, so they contain almost no crystal energies at all. They are not imitations of stones that are found in nature, and contain no natural materials. Manufactured crystals are man-made stones that have been mass-produced in their entirety, typically from synthetic materials. Their muted energies are also good for kids, and those of you who don’t have much exposure (yet) to crystals! Uses: Dyed stones are widely discredited amongst crystal healers, and they should not be used for healing however, if you have a collection of them, they make for great craft projects and can be used to unlock your creativity and sense of playfulness. ![]() Blue howlite and dyed agate are the ones you’ll see most often, and they’re generally found in bead and craft supply stores.Įnergy compared to a natural crystal: 30% This article breaks down all the different ways that crystals are manufactured and altered, as well as how processing affects their energies and what they can be used for.ĭyed crystals are natural minerals which have been dyed a specific colour to visually enhance them. ![]() If you’ve accidentally picked up one of these crystals or felt yourself drawn to one, don’t worry about it! They have their uses too. If you work with crystals, you probably know about all the “fake” and “unnatural” crystals like opalite, blue howlite and aura quartzes. ![]()
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