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<p>[QUOTE="Tahmoor girl, post: 4286623, member: 20883"] <ul> <li><i>The milk test</i></li> </ul><p>All you will need for this test is your red coral bead and a glass of milk. As you drop the bead in the glass, the milk should transform into a shade of red. The reaction between the milk and chemical makeup of red corals causes this visible change.</p><p><br /></p><ul> <li><i>The imperfection test</i></li> </ul><p>First, place your coral bead on a white cloth or neutral background with a quality light source. Next, take a magnifying glass to get a closer look at the bead’s surface. If the surface is uneven and covered in bumps or granules, it is not the real gem. Real coral beads have a smooth surface, even under strong magnification. The same applies to corals with visible dents or holes on the surface. When holding your beads, you should notice they are smooth to the touch.</p><p><br /></p><ul> <li><i>The tapping test</i></li> </ul><p>Take your bead in your hand and tap on it with your fingernail. As you tap, pay attention to the kind of sound it makes. If it sounds like you are tapping on a glass object, you most likely are holding a fake since many imitation corals are made with dyed glass.</p><p><br /></p><ul> <li><i>The turmeric test</i></li> </ul><p>Purchase a piece of fresh, raw turmeric and rub it against the coral’s surface. If you notice any red marks on the turmeric, it is an imitation gemstone. True coral stones will not alter turmeric’s surface.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.thebeadtraders.com/blogs/news/natural-dyed-coral-beads-how-to-spot-the-difference" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.thebeadtraders.com/blogs/news/natural-dyed-coral-beads-how-to-spot-the-difference" rel="nofollow">Natural vs. Dyed Coral Beads: How to Spot the Difference — The Bead Traders</a>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Tahmoor girl, post: 4286623, member: 20883"][LIST] [*][I]The milk test[/I] [/LIST] All you will need for this test is your red coral bead and a glass of milk. As you drop the bead in the glass, the milk should transform into a shade of red. The reaction between the milk and chemical makeup of red corals causes this visible change. [LIST] [*][I]The imperfection test[/I] [/LIST] First, place your coral bead on a white cloth or neutral background with a quality light source. Next, take a magnifying glass to get a closer look at the bead’s surface. If the surface is uneven and covered in bumps or granules, it is not the real gem. Real coral beads have a smooth surface, even under strong magnification. The same applies to corals with visible dents or holes on the surface. When holding your beads, you should notice they are smooth to the touch. [LIST] [*][I]The tapping test[/I] [/LIST] Take your bead in your hand and tap on it with your fingernail. As you tap, pay attention to the kind of sound it makes. If it sounds like you are tapping on a glass object, you most likely are holding a fake since many imitation corals are made with dyed glass. [LIST] [*][I]The turmeric test[/I] [/LIST] Purchase a piece of fresh, raw turmeric and rub it against the coral’s surface. If you notice any red marks on the turmeric, it is an imitation gemstone. True coral stones will not alter turmeric’s surface. [URL='https://www.thebeadtraders.com/blogs/news/natural-dyed-coral-beads-how-to-spot-the-difference']Natural vs. Dyed Coral Beads: How to Spot the Difference — The Bead Traders[/URL][/QUOTE]
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