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Real jade vs fake jade

Though in lab conditions jade stone is not synthesized, it is quite common to come across jewelry with fake jade. For these purposes both artificial materials are used such as plastic and glass and minerals similar in appearance, for example, serpentine. It is also not rare to meet the material pressed from original jade processed waste with the addition of synthetic adhesives and dyes, which is set up as real jade stone or real jade jewelry.

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How to tell real jade from fake jade

How to know and how to check whether a stone is original jade or these things are real jade jewelry is a usual concern that every customer has. To distinguish real jade stone from fake jade, take the following simple steps:

take the stone in your hands, feel its weight and temperature. Plastic, unlike fake jade stones, is very light and has an ambient temperature. Real jade is cold with good heat capacity - a heated original jade retains heat for a long time; evaluate the brilliance of the stone and its surface condition. Glass fake jade is very shiny and have a polished surface. The brilliance of the real jade stone is more matte, the surface may not be ideal, with roughness; if the stone is translucent, look through it at the light or at the sun or using a magnifying glass and evaluate the internal texture. If the structure inside is homogeneous and turbid, it is a glass stone darkened in a special way. Original jade should show intertwined fibers, similar to threads or cotton wool; study the color of the stone. If the jade has stripes or spots, their boundaries should be clear. Blurry and merging transitions indicate a fake jade; hit the jade with a coin or another similar stone and listen to the sound. Real jade will melodically "sing". This method is suitable for checking non-massive stones, plates and beads; heat the jade stone a little over the fire. Nothing will happen to real jade stone. The plastic fake jade will begin to melt and smell unpleasant, and synthetic additives will be released from the pressed product; if there is any doubt about the authenticity of the stone, contact a specialist for a jewelry examination. purchase jade and jewelry products from trusted sellers with documents and a good reputation.

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