Cinnabar stone, because of its unique color and texture, as well as the cultural connotation it contains, is loved by more and more people. However, among the many cinnabar stone rough pendants on the market, it is difficult to distinguish the real from the fake. In order to help you better identify the real and fake cinnabar stone rough stone pendants, this article will introduce several practical identification methods in detail.
1. Observe the appearance
Make a preliminary observation from the appearance. Genuine cinnabar stone rough pendants usually appear a vivid red or dark red color with a smooth surface and a greasy luster. Fake cinnabar stone may be too bright or too dull in color, and the luster is unnatural.
Second, check the texture
The texture of cinnabar stone is one of its naturally occurring characteristics. The texture of a real cinnabar stone rough pendant usually shows an irregular, natural distribution, while a fake cinnabar stone may have an overly uniform or blurred texture.
Third, weigh the weight
The density of cinnabar stone is larger, so the real cinnabar stone rough stone pendant will have a certain sense of weight in the hand. If it feels too light or the weight is not proportional to the volume, it may be a fake cinnabar stone.
4. Listen to sounds
The sound it makes can be heard by gently tapping the cinnabar stone rough pendant. Real cinnabar stones will make a crisp and pleasant sound, while fake cinnabar stones may have a dull sound or be too loud.
5. Use professional tools for testing
In order to further confirm the authenticity of the cinnabar stone rough pendant, it can be detected using professional tools. For example, use a magnifying glass to observe its surface details and textures;Observe its fluorescence reaction using ultraviolet lamp irradiation;Or use a hardness tester to test its hardness, etc. These professional tools can more accurately judge the authenticity of cinnabar stone.
VI. Conclusions
Through the comprehensive application of the above methods, we can more accurately distinguish the real and false cinnabar stone pendants. When purchasing, you should choose a reputable merchant and ask for an appraisal certificate to ensure that you are buying a genuine cinnabar stone rough pendant. At the same time, it is also necessary to pay attention to the care and maintenance of their own cinnabar stone jewelry to avoid damage or contamination.
Good wind, good water, happy and peaceful living