May 02, 2024

How to identify the true and false turquoise

Turquoise is a naturally occurring mineral that is named for its color and can be used as a jewellery. It is also unique in its combination with clothing. It is very popular among people, especially Tibetans. As the demand for turquoise increases, there are also a variety of counterfeit and shoddy products on the market, such as dyed turquoise, glued turquoise and dip, and even glass turquoise. How to identify turquoise true and false?

One: test the iron wire. The composition of natural turquoise is more complicated. The iron wire on the surface is very three-dimensional, and its thickness, density and curvature are not uniform. This is the most prominent feature of natural turquoise.

Two: observe the surface. After the natural turquoise has been mined, the surface is waxy and smooth; while the fake turquoise is usually made of synthetic materials, often for a long time, there will be some blue debris or cracks on the surface. produce.

Three: observe the structure. Turquoise through the magnifying glass can be seen inside the fine-grained structure, while turquoise counterfeit products do not have this characteristic, which is very different from natural turquoise.

Four: distinguish colors. In terms of color, natural turquoise is very rich in color, often on the same swatch, and its color is not evenly distributed. False turquoise usually has a uniform color tone and is not natural enough.

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