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Fake minerals on the market, pt. I: Ghost Quartz
In our first episode we look a synthetic mineral that has bamboozled many amateur collectors (me. I'm talking about me.)
Fake minerals on the market, pt. I: Ghost Quartz
In our first episode we look a synthetic mineral that has bamboozled many amateur collectors (me. I'm talking about me.)
Repaired minerals and how to identify them
Repairs are routine in the mineral industry, learn what is normal and how to identify repairs.
Repaired minerals and how to identify them
Repairs are routine in the mineral industry, learn what is normal and how to identify repairs.
Let's be kinder to people into crystal metaphysics
Studies show that you kinda look like a tool when you heckle people about their beliefs.
Let's be kinder to people into crystal metaphysics
Studies show that you kinda look like a tool when you heckle people about their beliefs.
Mineral phonies and alterations 101
How to interpret commonly used descriptors like 'enhanced' and what should be disclosed.
Mineral phonies and alterations 101
How to interpret commonly used descriptors like 'enhanced' and what should be disclosed.
15 things learned from 15 years of mineral shows
What day is best to go? How can you tell if prices are fair? How do you avoid buying phonies?
15 things learned from 15 years of mineral shows
What day is best to go? How can you tell if prices are fair? How do you avoid buying phonies?