Hey crystal enthusiasts! Ever wondered if that beautiful crystal you've got is the real deal? Well, worry no more!

I'm here to share some super easy ways to tell if a crystal is natural. Let’s dive in!

Natural crystals usually don’t have super bright, eye-popping colors. If a crystal looks too vivid and almost too good to be true, it might be a sign that it’s not natural. Think of nature’s beauty—subtle and earthy!

True natural crystals are far from perfect. If you notice that every single crystal in a batch looks exactly the same, that’s a red flag. Real ones often have ice cracks, cottony bits, or tiny mineral inclusions inside. These little “flaws” are actually nature’s unique signatures!

One cool (literally!) way to test is by feeling the temperature. Natural crystals are great at conducting heat, so they’ll feel slightly cool to the touch. Even if you wear them for a long time, they won’t heat up quickly.

Here’s a nifty trick, crystals are harder than glass. Gently scrape the crystal on a piece of glass (make sure it’s okay to do this!). If it leaves a scratch on the glass, congratulations—you’ve probably got a natural crystal in your hands. But be careful and don’t damage anything precious!

Take a look at the crystal in the light. Natural crystals have a soft, even glow. Some, like amethyst or citrine, might even show different colors when the light hits them from different angles. It’s like they’re putting on a little light show just for you!