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By EarthWonders Team · Nov 09, 2026
Fake, Dyed or Lab-Grown? A Collector's Guide to Treated and Imitation Crystals
Most fake crystals are one of three things: a real mineral that has been treated, an imitation made of glass, resin or a cheaper stone, or a lab-grown synthetic. None is a problem when it's disclosed. Here's how each group looks, a few quick checks, and which guides go deeper.By EarthWonders Team · Nov 09, 2026