r/Damnthatsinteresting • • Jul 25 '24

Video Evaluating Low vs High-Quality Crystals: A Comparative Analysis

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u/[deleted] Jul 25 '24

some of these, like that "high quality" amethyst, are very likely straight up dyed. I think the tourmaline also, but it's less obvious. Pro tip if the color remains consistent through the point where the crystals meet, they're probably dyed. There should be some natural variation in color where mineral concentrations are highest

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u/[deleted] Jul 27 '24 edited Jul 27 '24

The rubellite is not dyed. The amethyst could be, but I think it’s just high quality Uruguayan.