Natural Vs Man-Made Crystals: What You Need To Know!

As a beginner in the healing crystal world, it can be hard to get to the fitting starter kit of healing crystals without actually diving deep into the details of it all. However, once you do have a starter kit of unique healing crystals and look to expand your collection, you will find that there are stones that occur naturally, and then there are crystals that are man-made. 

According to the Smithsonian, one type of crystal is a byproduct of an underground scientific process, and the other is made by humans and often in a lab. The main difference between the two types of crystals is usually their age. Most natural crystals are ancient, some even being billions of years old. This little detail is essential because the crystal's energy is reportedly impacted by how they were formed and where they grew. 

We here at Soothing Crystals specialize in providing wellness crystals that promote positive energy and wellness. So we know all there is to know about the difference between natural and man-made crystals. In the following, we will show you the difference between the crystals. So let's check them out!

In the energy-healing tradition, it's believed that when a crystal forms of natural circumstances, it holds its surroundings' energy, memories, and history. The earth has history and evolution within it, and the crystal during its formation holds that energy as well. However, when it comes to man-made crystals, it only contains the artificial energy of how it was created. 

Because natural healing crystals hold the direct energy of the earth, the healing crystal aficionados usually prefer to work with natural crystals because of this reported trait. The energy they carry is the only reason for their popularity. 

However, that doesn't mean man-made crystals are useless, nor are they detrimental. They make for beautiful art or home decor. Remember, with anything you own and genuinely love, your love will shift its vibration because love is the most potent energy shifter. That's mostly true because of the placebo effect. 

According to experts, the best way to clear the energy or charge the crystal would be to hold it in your hands and give it love. Now, if you can't tell whether or not you have a natural healing crystal or a man-made one when buying online, you can check its shape, texture, and color. 

Experts say the rougher a crystal is, the more likely it is to be natural. Also, man-made ones tend to be less expensive because natural ones tend to be a bit rare. If you are looking to buy crystals online and see that the crystal has been forged into a shape or smoothed out, then ask the shop about its origin. 

Ultimately, purchasing a crystal is more about your personal connection with the stone. So if you find a glimmering piece of man-made healing crystal that attracts you, then we suggest you go with your gut and bask in whatever healing powers you can glean from it. 

Soothing Crystals is one of the best online crystal shops out there, and we house a wide range of the best quality crystal that suits everyone's needs. So if you are looking to buy a healing crystal or a kit for your well-being, feel free to get in touch with us. 

If you have any questions regarding healing crystals or your wellness, you can drop them in the comments below or hit us up on our socials, and we can help you out. And with that being said, that's about all we have for you today. We will come back with something new for you soon. Until then, see ya!