Jumat, 11 November 2011

How to Tell Real Amber from Fake Amber

By Michelle O'Connor


Amber is mostly a deep yellow-gold-brown translucent (when polished) semi-precious gem produced due to the fossilization of tree resin for millions of years and additionally consists of the progressive oxidation together with polymerization of compounds. Even though the particular interval the instant Amber happens to be originally developed is not known, virtually all amber located in these modern times come from inside Cretaceous and Tertiary sedimentary rocks (roughly 30-90 million years of age).

There's two main zones where Amber is typically found. These are from the Baltic States as well as the Dominican Republic. Amber can come in various colors which range from light yellow to just about black in color. You will find exceptional colorings too such as red or cherry amber, green amber and then the priciest and rarest one, blue amber.

Fake amber stones are popping up everywhere. Be certain that you're definitely not purchasing some sort of plastic-type imitation which has completely zero therapeutic attributes. Some other sold amber stones may also be what is called Copal or immature resin. As opposed to the real thing, it isn't fossilized neither is it as valuable as the genuine Amber. Many are already wanting to pass Copal as Amber. They aren't by any means, identical.

There are many methods to recognize a replica. Here are some tips how not to be fooled:

- The simplest way is to taste the amber. A fake amber will taste a distinct plastic flavor whereas authentic amber has absolutely no taste.

- Make use of solvents for example nail polish. The fake Amber or Copal will not hold up to solvents while the genuine ones will not be harmed in any way.

- A real Amber will not be burned but will steadily melt whilst giving off a fairly sweet pine smell. Whilst fake ones will burn and will release an awful plastic smell.

- Do a salt water check. Blend one cup salt to two cups water and stir up until salt is dissolved. Amber will float on the salt water solution while Copal and plastic ones will descend right to the bottom.




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