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Vent: Bought a 'rare' zeolite specimen online for $75 and it's just dyed quartz
The seller swore it was from a specific mine in India, but a quick acid test at the university lab proved it was fake. Anyone know a legit dealer for zeolites that won't rip you off?
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lily977mo ago
Remember buying a "vintage" turquoise necklace that turned my whole neck green in the rain. Sometimes you just have to laugh to keep from crying, right?
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singh.uma6mo ago
Honestly, the local rock show idea is so smart. Tbh, you can actually talk to the sellers and hear the real story behind where a piece came from. Way harder to fake that in person.
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taraw167mo ago
Ugh, that's so frustrating, I'm sorry that happened. Just a heads up, an acid test can damage some real zeolites too, so maybe a hardness or streak test is safer for checking next time. @lily97 has the right idea about finding humor in it, but it still stings to be out that much money. For a good dealer, I've had real luck with local rock shows where you can actually hold the piece. The online shops linked to big museums are usually safe bets too.
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