How do you see if agate is dyed?
Agate, known as the "color of all things", has won people's love for its rich and varied colors and textures. However, as the agate market heats up, dyed agate also quietly appears. In order to protect the rights and interests of consumers, this article will detail how to identify whether agate has been dyed or not.
First, the basic characteristics of agate.
Before how to identify dyed agate, we first need to understand the basic characteristics of natural agate. The colors of natural agate are rich and diverse, the common ones are red, yellow, white, green, blue, black, etc., and the color distribution is natural, and there are transitional colors. It has a warm, oily sheen and is translucent to opaque. Common textures on the inside, such as bands, clouds, dendrites, etc., are naturally formed.
Second, the characteristics of dyed agate.
Dyed agate is usually brightly colored, but it is not evenly distributed, and it does not have the effect of natural color transitions like natural agate. In addition, due to the chemicals used in the dyeing process, dyed agate tends to have a brighter surface shine than natural agate, but the texture may appear coarser. After wearing it for a long time, the color of the dyed agate may fade or change color.
3. Methods for identifying dyed agate.
Observe the color: The color of natural agate is naturally distributed with shades of variation, while the color of dyed agate is often too bright and evenly distributed. For suspected dyed agate, the color distribution and transitions can be carefully observed.
Observe the texture: The texture of natural agate is natural and smooth, while the texture of dyed agate may become blurry due to the dyeing process. By taking a closer look at the texture characteristics of agate, it is possible to tell whether it has been dyed or not. Quality Author Certification Recruitment