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Home > Crackle Quartz > 3 Ways to Tell if crackle Quartz is Real

3 Ways to Tell if crackle Quartz is Real

Crackle Quartz is created by subjecting real clear quartz to high temperatures, then rapidly cooling it with water to create millions of intentional fissures. Hence, crackle Quartz is typically white, and colored varieties available in the market are mostly dyed. Crackle Quartz is occasionally imitated using materials such as Glass and plastic. It is wise to buy from reputable retailers and, if feasible, request a certificate from a gem testing laboratory. Here are some handy tips to help you initially discern the authenticity of crackle Quartz.

1. Check the Color

Crackle quartz is typically created by heating clear quartz at high temperatures then rapidly cooling it in cold water. This process generates a network of fractures, giving it a white appearance. Colorful crackle quartz found in markets is usually dyed; close inspection reveals concentrated dye in the fractures.

2. Touch Test

Real: Real Crackle Quartz feels cold to the touch.
Fake: Plastic-made fakes feel warm to the touch.

3. Hardness Test

Real: Real Crackle Quartz is harder than glass, making it capable of easily scratching glass.
Fake: Fake Crackle Quartz made from glass or plastic cannot scratch glass.
Crackle Quartz
Crackle Quartz
A species of Clear Quartz
Scientific name: Crackle Quartz
Mineral Variety: Clear Quartz
Description
Description
Crackle Quartz is created through processing of pure Quartz. The mineral is exposed to extremely high temperatures and then suddenly cooled. The small cracks produced in this way can be easily dyed or stained, and so commercial specimens come in many vibrant colors. The most famous crackle Quartz is dyed green or red and marketed under the name "Firestone."
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