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Detail of the surface of a chalcedony geode with a crack full of glue

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.

A green synthetic quartz cluster with one yellow crystal in the center, and a whitish crust of needle-like crystals

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.