Fake or Real? How to Differentiate Genuine Crystals, Glass, Fake Stones?

Hi everyone. In this video, I will show you a few ways to spot whether the crystals/stones are real or fake. Remember to leave me a comment if you can spot it. :)
Here's part one, we will be talking about Tiger Eye, Malachite, Clear Quartz Crystals.
00:05 Intro
00:52 Tiger Eye Stones
03:22 Malachite
04:37 Clear Quartz Crystals
06:19 Summary
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[@denisereynolds64]

there is a lot of synthetic malachite out too, it looks like fruit stripe gum! i like sellers who declare plated or dyed stones. i feel comfortable knowing their other items are natural crystals. love your video, thanks for sharing the knowledge.

[@KarenHuiCrystals]

Thanks for sharing too. :)

[@gpaulac5284]

Karen, please also make a video differentiating real and fake jade. Thanks, love your informative videos on crystals

[@GeekingoutwithMellyMel]

This was so interesting to watch! Thank u for the tips!! Also, loved that u sang a little bit of Backstreet Boys at the end haha

[@KarenHuiCrystals]

Haha, thank you. Glad you like it. :)

[@atmashantideviyoginidayash7444]

Wow! 😯 That fake or real test was impressive! I’m going to try that on mine! Loving your information videos very much! 👌🏼☺️

[@KarenHuiCrystals]

Thank you. :)

[@patty5317]

I recently bought a malachite bracelet and to be honest i don’t have any idea if that bracelet is real or fake, but based on your video, i’m more than 50% sure that the one that I bought is indeed a real one, doesn’t have white parts, not too bright, and the bracelet is heavier than some of my “beaded” bracelets. 💚 thank you for this information!

[@KarenHuiCrystals]

I am glad you bought a real one. 😄

[@raheejoshi6272]

Thank God

[@undefinablereasoning]

Check it for defects. Real malachite will almost certainly have some as it is very fragile and will tend to chip/break when being machined.

[@alikibupcherry5601]

Something i also noticed about real ones is that if you hold them for a bit above fire from a candle for example not too close and you see they're warm the exact moment you remove them they become freezing cold not just cold freezing cold the exact moment you remove them

[@theecosmicwitch]

Yeah i had hematite & sodalite but wasn’t sure if it was fake or not, every time i wore them they would heat up & as soon as i took them off they were FREEZING lol

[@rosaelinav8036]

Is this mean these are real gemstones and pendants too? Especially the bracelet? Thank you please let me know.♥️🙋‍♀️♥️

[@lisasammons2343]

Thank you. I have brackets. One is real. I will use your method to see if the one my son bought me is real.

[@undefinablereasoning]

Another important tip is that Genuine Malachite will almost certainly be chipped or have some kind of defect in it as it is very brittle. So if your beads are perfect and you got them for cheap, odds are they are glass. Additionally real malachite will feel cold to the touch.

[@KarenHuiCrystals]

Thank you for sharing, but I have not seen fake malachite in glass beads, all plastic.

[@AnnDrogyne]

So pleased I found this channel, very informative!

[@mzrosie7415]

I’m so happy that I found you and your website!!! ❤ Thank you for sharing yourself and your talents!❤

[@iri5016]

thank you so much !! this was really helpful💜

[@smb879]

I just came upon your channel, and subscribed. Thanks for the useful information. I'm new at making jewelry, and fell in love with crystals. Ii try to make my jewelry with intension. So, it's imparative that I have genuine stones. Thanks again. Looking forward to more of your videos.💜🙂

[@KarenHuiCrystals]

Thank you, I will make more videos about real vs fake. :)

[@leonoraauren5571]

You can also distinguish the fake malachite by a brighter colour. Real malachite is a bit more blue-ish/gray-ish, like conifer needles. Not so vibrant as the fake one. And in case of plastic fakes you can also try a fire test.

[@KarenHuiCrystals]

Thank you for the suggestion.

[@kylejosephcastillo8350]

If I didn't watched this, maybe I could have a fake malachite. Thank you for the info! Much love!🙌✨

[@KarenHuiCrystals]

My pleasure. :)

[@StrifesResolve]

hey this was actually really helpful, thank you!

[@KarenHuiCrystals]

Thank you. My pleasure to share.

[@michelemurphy3541]

Thank You! Excellent information! I hope you & Mr. Chris are well! ✨💜

[@chryh9215]

Very nice review! I'm so happy that the one that I bought is a real malachite. I also like the singing you did..so adorable 😆💖

[@treemerryweather]

Well done Karen. I used to teach classes about crystals and your video made me feel very nostalgic.

[@KarenHuiCrystals]

Really? Thank you. :)

[@inaayapearlsimraanavarcie]

Awesome information!! Thx a million for sharing!! Just subscribed!!!

[@yellowbirdfindings5349]

Thank you! This was awesome!

[@KarenHuiCrystals]

Glad you liked it!

[@carriesgiftsgalore7936]

You won me with the song. subscribed. good information here.

[@KarenHuiCrystals]

Thank you. Good to know. :)

[@JosieRuben-nx3dk]

Thank you much maam karen this was very helpful

[@KarenHuiCrystals]

@@JosieRuben-nx3dk Thank you for watching, I am glad to know my video is helpful.

[@briannasilverhawk]

Quartz and glass are the same mineral: silicon dioxide, chemically known as SiO2. The only difference is that the glass has been ground down, generally by Mother Nature into sand, and then heated and shaped and may have alkalis added to it for color and strength. So there is genuinely no difference between the two. Also, weight is not always a good way to determine if a "crystal" is genuine. Some mineral crystals may be slightly more or less dense depending on the minor impurities that may be within the mineral crystal. Also, not all beads in a bracelet, as you show in the video, are perfectly round or exactly the same diameter which would affect the total weight of a bracelet. Please do more research before making your videos so that the information you disseminate is accurate.

[@IcelandicNativecitywalk]

Thank you for the informations, really been looking for where to get genuine crystals.

[@KarenHuiCrystals]

You are so welcome!

[@luciamitu9962]

Thanks for useful video. Real Malachite on the left. The one on the right is fake because l have an exact one from amazon and luckily the seller was honest enough to specify that it is artificial stone, in fact it is a bit lighter in weight and not so cold to the Touch like Real stones. It is green and Black while real Malachite is dark green and light green. Hug from Germany.

[@KarenHuiCrystals]

It's good to know you met an honest seller. :)

[@Dbob533]

the outro is nicee😂😂💎💎

[@sdla690]

I bought an antique clear crystal necklace for $70, the asking price was $300, I just hope it's real :) but since I love it and I already own it, perhaps it's not as important to find out.

[@KarenHuiCrystals]

That's also true. :)

[@margaretgould7885]

thanks for the important info, I am always wondering about the beads I buy.

[@pawerjam670]

Thank you very informative. Labradorite and moonstone next pls

[@KarenHuiCrystals]

Thank you, I'll put your request in my schedule. :)

[@pawerjam670]

@@KarenHuiCrystals thanks for noticing 🥰

[@interestinglyso4404]

I love your very informative video, on fake vs real. I am very interested in obsidian at this time. Any suggestions on verifying its authenticity ? As well as purchasing . Thank you and live that blessed life.

[@KarenHuiCrystals]

Hi, obsidian stone is real in the market, you just need to make sure it's not black onyx. :)

[@interestinglyso4404]

@@KarenHuiCrystals is there a test ? I just sent you in Instagram message. Asking about 20 mm or 2 cm . Drilled spheres . Can I purchase through you . ?

[@nhuduong5815]

Amazing content 👌✨ I learned a lot Thank you

[@kaleoy7584]

Place stones in question against your face and if the stones stays cool and does not become as warm as your body after at least 10 seconds, then those stones are genuine quartz crystal. This tech. can be done with other genuine gems, too.

[@KarenHuiCrystals]

But some people can not really understand what ice cold feeling is. Even on the face.

[@bobiijae790]

I remember the first time somebody gave me a malachite Stone and it was a very big Stone like it was pretty big it was probably a half inch thick by an inch long and I thought it was fake she's like oh this is a gemstone that I've had our Crystal I've had for a long time and I wanted you to have it because I know you were more into crystals and stuff and she knew I was more into it and serious about it since she was so she gave me this green and light green stone and it looks like it was made like somebody made it and I didn't have the heart to tell her that so when I got home I pulled out my crystal and gemstone book and have pictures and it close by colors so I just went to the green gemstone or Crystal section and I found it and I couldn't believe it because it just doesn't look this way and Parnell use the way it comes out of the ground and just go oh my goodness the pattern of it are just so beautiful

[@makokoro9073]

So, it was fake?????

[@devsingh6699]

@@makokoro9073 Same question

[@Eggs.Benedict.Please]

Love your Channel 💗💯 Your videos are packed-full of useful information! So glad I found your Channel! 🌈💗😍

[@KarenHuiCrystals]

Thank you. :)

[@crizpas3211]

Miss Karen do you have shop at the shopee... Coz i want to buy

[@KarenHuiCrystals]

Hi, thank you for your message. Sorry we are no longer on Shopee. You may purchase from our own stores. diynotion.com gemandsilver.com

[@toscatattertail9813]

i have heard of heat treating to change the colors of tigers eye, i have never heard of them being dyed so this was new to me.

[@KarenHuiCrystals]

Color dyed tiger eye is very popular in China facotry because many foreigner resellers love those color.

[@elifjoyposas7870]

I receive gift last march 8 womens day malachite stone ring gold that one is lucky? My malachite ring gold is heavy this ring bought 30k expensive this is real?

[@diannebartkus9893]

I make and sell jewelry and try my best to offer the best. This was so interesting, easy and informative, oh and Helpful! Thank you Karen

[@KarenHuiCrystals]

Thank you, I am glad I can help. :)

[@somethingbronzie]

I share your sentiments

[@m.p.w.333]

Thank you Karen 💖🙏🌎

[@kimberblack3410]

You are awesome! You just taught me that, I was suckered, and how to not let it happen again. I will be looking at your products, thank you! =D I will also be leaving appropriate reviews on the azzholes that ripped me off.

[@dorianhazel7491]

I just found your channel and love it!

[@KarenHuiCrystals]

Yay! Thank you!

[@ThatsMyBlackOpinion]

Good info. Thank you! I just liked and subscribed.

[@KarenHuiCrystals]

Thank you. Welcome to the family. ❤️

[@summerdays360]

Thank you for sharing. I'm just getting into crystals. Does anyone know of a reputable company to buy beads from?

[@ms1573]

Hello , I am Looking 8 mmm Malachite Genuine natural and I need 110 beads , Do you know where I can buy it ?? Please do let me know . Thank you

[@annettepang3288]

Hi Karen, thanks for making those lovely videos.. keep it up. Just want to ask u, is golden obsidian and hyperstene the same? New DIY starter here, thank you and cheers ☺️❤

[@KarenHuiCrystals]

Thank you. They are not the same. Golden sheen obsidian is a stone that contains patterns of gas bubbles while hypersthene is a kind of crystal.

[@annettepang3288]

@@KarenHuiCrystals ohh ok, thank you so much ☺️

[@KarenHuiCrystals]

@@annettepang3288 My pleasure.

[@wolfqueen2622]

Hello Karen please I have a question, can Tiger eye always shows strong magnetic attraction, or only sometimes

[@susancook1448]

Oh no-I’ve been buying the malachite beads with the black stripes! Need to check it out hope it’s cold and heavy!

[@YOURhimera]

lol, I have exactly the same fake malachite from my recent trip to Zhangjianjie😂 super channel, thank you!

[@sulives]

Also Fake or powdered malachites have prominent black lines Where as the natural one don't.

[@sonebone7]

That music sound so familiar in the background, sounds like the hand position reiki healing , if so i love that video lol

[@KarenHuiCrystals]

Wow, you have good ears. I always listen to reiki healing music. 😄

[@camilledenisse]

Morganite next pls!

[@KarenHuiCrystals]

Cool, okay. Haha.

[@michellel-jones4649]

Clear quartz is a difficult one as quartz has some occlusions in the crystal.

[@dcharmz5915]

Hi...my friend has a ton of unprocessed jade...he want to sell it...can you give some tips? Thanks!

[@miyagifatghost2684]

I learned alot Thank you

[@elsielamsen6898]

I hope n pray that you can give me some lucky charm bracelet🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Galaxy-ml3wn]

Hello! Thank you for teaching us the difference between real and fake stones. Do you sell on Amazon?

[@KarenHuiCrystals]

Thank you, sorry I don't sell on Amazon anymore.

[@Xx-cf4ys]

Could you have used alcohol on malachite also? To test if it was real ? I have a tumbled malachite that someone gave me and I rubbed alcohol on it and the cotton swab turned green. But I don’t know why nobody does the alcohol test with malachite 🤔

[@NganHoang-ky2re]

Chị ơi,sao kênh của mình không dịp sang tiếng Việt ạ???

[@patriciaceciliablanco5112]

Thank you beautiful blessings

[@suewaltho4946]

I know mine is the real one because my doctor has given me a good report for my diabetes

[@verycd]

Hi, Karen, thank you for the informative video. I bought a malachite bracelet and a hawk's eye bracelet. Both are made of 23 8mm beads (1mm holes I believe)but the malachite weighs 27 gms and the hawk's weighs only 19 gms. Are they genuine? 91% alcohol does not make them shed color. Please help.

[@verycd]

I checked the density. Hawk's eye: 2.65, malachite: 3.25-4.1. Guess it is about right 🙂

[@alandavidperedo1234]

@@verycd Hello, How do you checked the density? I have a malachite bracelet 23 beads of 8 mm with 27 gr weight like you, for me it is genuine.

[@Interventionoflight]

Is there any other way to test clear quartz beside weight? I have smaller crystals with hole drilled but I feel like the other crystals from seller are real it’s only the clear quartz that I can not tell.

[@KarenHuiCrystals]

Look at the imperfections within the Quartz if your bracelet is not top clarity.

[@alexandercrimson2830]

I think the ones with the darker colors are more likely to be genuine. Rather than the bright ones

[@queenb5392]

Please make a review on Lapis Lazuli 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@sijorojasjrchannel5340]

High Counterfeit Are Available , For Crystal , Its Hard To Know , But For Rough Gemstone Its Easy, Crystal/Gemstone Always Heavier Than Counterfeit Because Of Mineral In Them , Like Ruby, A Small Piece Are Heavier Than Normal Circular Fake Gemstone/Beads 👍🏻

[@user-md8588]

I knew malachite and others from the sound it made when touched the steel surface

[@rebellamolina5274]

what happened if you red Cristal snapped off accidentally?

[@jaelbecker3898]

You're awesome girl!! Thank you for this info☺️

[@HealingAniASMR]

Thank you Karen! This was very helpful!

[@KarenHuiCrystals]

Hi, it's my pleasure. :)

[@TeacherJhean]

Can you recommend or suggest shopee stores that sell legit ones?

[@Shelli163]

ppl said many crystal on market are synthethic.what ur take

[@shiroharu2712]

I love this channel for now on, please open a shopee account and let me buy what you sell

[@patinachef]

Do you have emerald bracelets ?

[@hairgraffitti]

Lmaooo can’t wait to see my momma so I can spray her bracelets with some alcohol😂🤣🤣🤣😂😹she gone b pissed if the color starts fading😂🤣😂😂😹😹🤪🤟🏽

[@KarenHuiCrystals]

Thank you for watching, have you done that? Haha.

[@Cecilia-zx8ok]

Hi Karen, I am now 1 of your many subscribers. I am happy to see your youtube channel because lately I became a crystal stone lover because of the possible benefits we get from the crystals. My birth stone is emerald but I also want to wear clear quartz, citrine, aquamarine, red jasper, red garnet and rainbow obsidian. I also have the 7 chakra. Is it ok to wear them all everyday and how do I cleanse and recharge the crystal stone energy? Your answer/tips about the crystals would be a great help. Thank you for taking time to read my message

[@KarenHuiCrystals]

Hi, thank you for watching my videos. How many crystals bracelets you wear everyday depends on how you get along with all these crystals. Cuz crystals have much higher frequency than human body, some people wear too many crystals they will get dizzy. So you can try two or three first.

[@lisaestellayee6865]

Hi Karen, thanks for sharing all those info. I had follow ur method for my blue tiger which i always feel uncomfortable about the color. Truth that after u mention to spray alcohol the color do came out. What should i do with this bracelet? Discard it?

[@dasnisenarathna2435]

Hi Karen thank you so much for this video but I recently bought this Gold Tigers eye for a pendant and the jeweler to whom I went to get it made to a necklace, said it was artificial but it looks very much real to me and I bought it from this crystal shop that has been selling crystals for like 10 years. I also verified with her. I want to verify at home too. Any ways to check this ?

[@KarenHuiCrystals]

Hi, is it golden brown or really gold?

[@dasnisenarathna2435]

@@KarenHuiCrystals it’s an oval like tumble very gold and brown And shiny like glass surface on the outside

[@kennethjones5822]

Hello I am getting back with you I just got off your website and I noticed that majority of your bracelets were 8 mm my wrist is 9 mm so I would need my bracelet to be at least 10 mm. Would that be possible? I do not want it to fit like a rubber band I am a big fellow.

[@KarenHuiCrystals]

Hello, nice to keep in touch. Some bracelets are able to be customized the wrist size. You may contact me at diynotion.com, see what I can do for you. 😀

[@kenmhilkyong707]

Love to know that! Well do u sell crystal bracelets! Love to buy some😊

[@KarenHuiCrystals]

Hi, thank you for your interest. Please feel free to visit my stores at www.diynotion.com www.gemandsilver.com www.etsy.com/shop/DiyNotion

[@tarotbloom4871]

You are good !

[@Octoba10]

I think that I just got scammed with fake malachite 😑

[@lynnepostings]

That was a great video. Very interesting and informative. I have a clear quartz bracelet ... it does feel cold ... however, when wearing it - it doesn't seem to take too long before it starts to feel warm .... is this normal for genuine quartz? Also, a warning ... ppl please be extremely careful to not purchase glass bracelets ... these could be really dangerous if you fall and they break due to a risk of cutting the veins in your wrist !!! Much love 💓💕

[@KarenHuiCrystals]

Thank you so much for sharing. :)

[@stektirade]

so how can we tell before buying from a seller? anything in their descriptions? or can they be called out for advertising false products

[@KarenHuiCrystals]

Hi, the truth is some sellers don't even know what they are selling. So I suggest you buy from reputable sellers, you may watch my video list of real or fake crystals, I hope they are helpful. kzbin.info/aero/PL7gwev9hg94dBNnW51acoiHqlfTB_acfb

[@peterraja9152]

Hai. Miss Karen.... Just want to know ... 1) which crystal will bring good luck to us? 2) Remove our negetive energys? 3) Recently I buy 5 crystal from retails shop...citrine, green aventurine, blue tiger eye, clear quartz, golden sun stone....can I wear it? and in which hand I should wear it?

[@Star_09LoveMotherGaia]

Your son look like you 🤗✌️ you both cute🤗👍🏼 thank you for good videos ✌️🇬🇧

[@KarenHuiCrystals]

Thank you. :)

[@kalpanadaya4706]

Hello Karen , i want to purchase the Obsidian bracelet with a Pixiu , please

[@rvideos3014]

Hello do you recommend wearing the brown tiger eye ?

[@annalizalabides8757]

What about the tigers eye that has a reddish brown color, is this considered real? Thanks

[@KarenHuiCrystals]

Hi, reddish brown is real color.

[@rosaelinav8036]

Omg, thank you for letting us know and showing us the difference and the lighter and heavier gemstones 💎…♥️♥️♥️♥️ looks like I might has to get a little scale to verify my gemstones bracelet,and pendants too…🙋‍♀️

[@Kapalaran986]

Hi Karen do you sell natural crystal and stone? Where did you get those?

[@KarenHuiCrystals]

Hi, thank you for your interest. Here's my store www.diynotion.com, we get all supplies from crystal factories.

[@sunnym2227]

Wow...I learned so much, something told me to watch a video, and learn so I know the difference, and I'm glad I did, I want the real deal, I'm going to check out your items as well...I'm subscribing, thanks for sharing!!:-)

[@lync7790]

Hi Karen, thanks for your informative video! May I know if your clear quartz beads in the video are of 10mm? I have a bracelet of 10mm 18 beads coming to 24.6grams. I am questioning it’s authenticity, any advice?

[@billyjohnie]

Nowadays to many heated, dyed fake crystal.

[@nidhimishra8598]

u r so sweet....thank's for all ur effort....i have seen first time ur video..mmn trust me......i became ur fan....lot of love and blessings 💖💖🦋🦋

[@htsawyers]

Great Information, Thank You. 👍 👍 👍

[@KarenHuiCrystals]

Thank you. :)

[@YOURhimera]

I live in China and there are plenty of these water filled quartz selling… I think it’s so easy to grow it in lab this way! I can’t believe you can find it in nature so often

[@Arizona_lilly]

Yes the malachite I have has thick black lines I saw the ones u had it had blended lines not to much of everything

[@septanseptember6380]

I want to buy a crystal citine and tiger eye but im here in uae

[@apothecrafty8195]

Just when I thought this video couldn't get better, you come out with some Backstreet Boys! Love it!

[@fairandfierce2391]

I have blue tiger's eye and the yellow tiger's eye (just like the one you showed in the video) my question is why did you say that blue tiger's eye brings harm to the body?

[@braziliancrystals6054]

If you want to buy real crystals buy from Brazil, Morocco, Madagascar, or Peru.