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As a crystal collector, you may come across gemstones that look and feel similar. There are many wonderful healing crystals in the world, all with unique spiritual and physical properties.  If you want to add a green crystal to your collection or have a green gemstone you need clarification on, you may want to know...

There are so many wonderful healing crystals in the world, meaning some stones can look quite similar. Even if you have studied crystals for years, you may find a difficult-to-identify stone! Magnesite and Howlite can look identical, yet they hold subtle differences.  This article will examine how to tell the difference between Howlite and Magnesite....

Humans have used natural crystals since ancient times. Lab-created gems have been made since the late 1800s, and both natural and lab-created gemstones are valued in present society.  This article will explore the differences and similarities between lab-created and natural gemstones. The differences include unique inclusions and flaws, origins, colors, age, cost and value, environmental impacts,...

Both Ruby and Garnet are stunning gemstones that have captured the hearts of many. These two precious stones share some similarities that may surprise you.  Are Ruby and Garnet the same? How is Ruby different from Garnet? Do they have any similarities? Let’s find out! Ruby and Garnet, both unique and precious gemstones, differ significantly in...

Purple Fluorite and Amethyst can appear strikingly similar, as they share similar purple hues but have different compositions and properties.  Whether you’re a proud owner of Purple Fluorite or Amethyst crystals and are trying to confirm their authenticity, or you are considering purchasing one of these crystals and are looking to arm yourself with knowledge,...

The color, texture, shape, size, handling, cost, portability, and durability differ in raw and tumbled stones. But they share the same origin, hardness, metaphysical traits, composition, toxicity, uses, and maintenance.