Oh dang I didn’t know that. Makes sense tho. Man that sucks . I’m not good at distinguishing stones from fakes. So if I buy anymore stones I’m definitely going to do my research first. It stinks that there are so many people selling fake pieces. I wish it was a more honest business. But it seems to be more common to get fakes unless ur willing to spend a good amount of $$$.
I concur!!! And it’s so unfortunate all the fakes for sale. They definitely take advantage of people.
Well I’m glad it hasn’t come off that way at least to you even thankyou for saying that.
I find it hard too, so I don’t buy online anymore, I use a trusted local shop that only sells genuine stones and she let’s you hold them to feel their energy too, she’s also a healer so tells you how to use them. It’s more expensive but at least it’s the real thing
@tracyS Hahahaha yup. I bought the fakes online. And a bunch from a in person shop that were fake. Even some in person places do that too! Maybe someday I’ll find a good shop.
Unless it’s mostly see-through, it’s not. It would be satin spar. That’s opaque with sparkly fibers throughout. I did buy a real selenite charging plate (a small one) but I still use my satin spar items. They have nearly the same metaphysical properties so I figure it can’t hurt!
It’s not that satin spar is fake selenite. The two names are usually used interchangeably because they’re both forms of gypsum just with different crystalizations. They have pretty much the same metaphysical properties, too.
Hmmm everything I have seen advertised as selenite has been opaque – I have three little bowls that I keep crystals in to keep them charged.
But I learned something today:
From Sage Goddess: * Selenite is entirely transparent and much rarer, whereas satin spar is opaque or translucent. As they have the same metaphysical properties and composition, most stones sold as selenite are actually satin spar. As a result, satin spar is commonly referred to as selenite, which isn’t entirely wrong.
For me that is so true. I’m not a crystal expert but I like crystals and have collected them for years. I do know a little bit about some aspects.
The formed crystals - formed as one big, maybe elaborate, crystal are often orgonite (powdered crystals mixed with resins). Many say they have advantages but I have never seen one that calls to me. The one in Kyla’s picture might be such an animal. Often orgonite makers will put in defects or traces of common defects but they are still fake crystals.
I feel it is true that you can make it what you want with intentions but I always want the real crystal except for decorative purposes. Here is a picture that exaggerates the orgonite case. It is real, quite pretty, and for sale on Amazon but I would only want it for decoration. The second picture is all orgonite. One telltale is the perfect structure.
@KylaD - While I suspect your purchase is not what you thought - I could be wrong - that doesn’t mean it needs to be binned. Intentions are quite powerful and it can be useful.
PS: I’m an Amethyst fan. That and clear quartz are my Jones.
While I can’t vouch for any of these having never seen them in person, it looks to me like these are actual crystals and not man-made. While the stones are all the same shape, you can see variations in color, internal cracks and opacity. (Front row: Rose quartz, green fluorite, amethyst, quartz. Back row - (who knows about the black one), rainbow fluorite, and lapis lazuli).
Gemstone carving can be done with
machines
mostly commonly CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machines.laser cutting and engraving machines, 2 and is the way mass produced shaped gemstones/crystals are carved. Digital assistance improves the ability to produce consistent cuts and shaping.
FWTW
But you did introduce me to a new term as I’d never heard the word orgonite. Always fun to learn something new, thank you!
For that listing, their ad says they are polished but the comments from many who bought them say they are resin. (bait and switch?) Like you, not having them in my hand makes it hard to distinguish. There are others on Amazon that specifically say they ore orgonite. Crystals purchased on Amazon are often fake or misleading. The sellers post inflated ratings. I have a ratings checker that gives 1 to 2 star ratings (indicating fake reviews) for many of the listings. I like to go to the shops at several of the natural caves (Midwest/South US). They always have real stuff at good prices. The New Age shops are horribly overpriced but you do get real stones from most.
One thing about the example that Kyla posted is that I, once it was in my hand, would select an appropriate rune(s) and put them on the reverse facet and make it what I wanted it to be. Should have thought of that in my first post.
. I’m not good at distinguishing stones from fakes. So if I buy anymore stones I’m definitely going to do my research first. It stinks that there are so many people selling fake pieces. I wish it was a more honest business. But it seems to be more common to get fakes unless ur willing to spend a good amount of $$$.
Maybe someday I’ll find a good shop. 
Always fun to learn something new, thank you!