The main difference between amethyst and citrine are the crystal formations and the colour.

Fake citrine vs real. Many places that offer citrine crystals are not selling the real deal. Pictured below is a selection of 'citrine' but not all are authentic. How to know if citrine is real.

Indications of a fake citrine crystal. Here are some tips on how to tell if your citrine is a real gemstone or a glass: Another subtle, but fun way to tell the difference is the temperature.

When it comes to crystals, it is essential to tell the difference between a real and a fake one. In my last show (part 1 in my citrine series), we discussed citrine healing properties, correspondences and meanings so you can learn how to effectively work with this popular and. Citrine is a rarer chemical than amethyst, but it has an almost identical chemical makeup.

The top left tumbles, the cluster, and small orange and white point chips are heated amethyst. The above example started as amethyst and was baked at 500 degrees. It ranges from almost completely clear to deep honey colored or even slightly smoky.

Glass will show bubbles, whereas real citrine will not. Natural citrine is typically light yellow or orange, while fake citrine is often a bright yellow or gold color. The above crystal is natural citrine with no altered coloring.

Citrine has a hardness of 7 on the mohs scale. If you notice tiny air bubbles in the stone then it is probably a. One of the more common methods of faking citrine is to take amethyst, a less expensive gemstone, and bake the gem.