Experienced players looking for amber, or experts who can verify the authenticity of amber

1.Experiment: Natural amber is so light that it will sink to the bottom when you put it (without any inlays) into the water.

But you don't have to worry. You add the dissolved concentrated brine to it, and when the concentration of salt is greater than 1 to 4 (1 part salt, 4 parts water), the real amber will slowly float, while the fake amber will not float.

2.Sound: Uninlaid amber chains or beads will make a soft and slightly dull sound when gently rubbed in the hand. If the plastic or resin is made of plastic, the sound will be crisper.

3.Incense: Amber has only a faint smell that is barely inaudible when rubbed, or simply not smellable. Amber that produces a fragrance by rubbing it is called "champber". In general, amber only gives off a pine fragrance when burned.

4.Eye observation: This is a trick to distinguish between real and fake amber; The texture, color depth, transparency, refractive index, etc. of real amber will change depending on the viewing angle and illumination.

This feeling is not found in any other substance. Just like we can identify real and fake people, for example, a superb artist can create a vivid wax figure of a person, "confusing the real with the fake" is just talking, and no matter how good the wax figure is, it can't escape our eyes. Amber is transparent but warm, not as transparent as glass, crystal, and diamonds.

Fake amber is either very transparent or opaque, and the color is dead and fake. The artificial production of fake amber inside is very dazzling, and it will feel like a lifeless cold light.

5.Ultraviolet radiation: Put the amber under the money detector, it will fluoresce, light green, green, blue, white, etc. Plastic fake amber, on the other hand, does not change color.

6.Rubbing with static electricity: Rubbing amber on clothing can attract small scraps of paper.

7.Feel: Amber is a neutral gemstone and generally does not overheat or cold. Imitations made of glass will have a colder feeling.

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Here's how to distinguish between true and false amber:

1. Observation test. Amber is transparent and warm, and amber has different effects when viewed from different directions. Imitation amber is either transparent or opaque, and the color is dull and unnatural.

The bubbles inside reconstituted amber are usually flattened to form a long strip, while the bubbles inside natural amber are round.

2. Measure the relative density. The relative density of amber is very light and can be suspended in saturated brine (generally 1:4 brine to achieve saturation), and other imitation products such as plastics are heavier than saturated brine, and will sink when placed in saturated brine.

3. Heating or hot needle test. If you burn the skin of amber directly with a lighter, it will have a pine fragrance and the amber color will turn black. You can also use a thin needle, burn red and pierce into beeswax or amber, and then pull it out while it is hot, if it produces black smoke and a smell of rosin, it is real amber.

If it emits white smoke and produces a pungent smell of plastic, it is an imitation of plastic. In addition, when the needle is pulled out, the plastic product will stick to the needle due to local melting, and it will "draw" out, while amber will not.

4. Ether experiment. Drop a drop of ether in an inconspicuous place that does not affect the appearance of amber for a few minutes, or rub it by hand, the amber will not react at all, while some pseudo-amber made from copal resin will corrode and become sticky.

5. Sound test. The uninlaid amber beads will make a soft and slightly dull sound when gently rubbed in the hand, and if it is fake amber made of plastic or resin, the sound will be crisper.

Introduction to Amber

Amber is a transparent biological fossil, is the resin fossil of plants such as Piniaceae, Yunshiaceae, Araucariae, etc., the resin drips, buried in the ground for tens of millions of years, petrified under the action of pressure and heat, and some are encapsulated with small insects such as bees inside, which is strange and abnormal. Most of the amber is formed from the resin fossilization of pine plants, so it is also called "pine resin fossil".

Amber comes in a variety of shapes, often retaining the lines on the surface and inside of the resin flow, and often with bubbles and debris from ancient insects, animals or plants.

Common amber types: golden amber, blue amber, green tea amber, black tea amber, blood amber, pam amber, flower amber, brown red amber, green amber, insect amber, beeswax, medicinal amber, pogen, Burmese root amber, etc.

On March 6, 2016, Chinese scientists discovered the world's oldest amber ore, which is about 99 million years old.

The way to identify the authenticity of amber is to listen to the sound, smell the fragrance, look at the luster, the light, and feel the temperature.

1. Listen to sounds.

Uninlaid amber ornaments will make a very soft and slightly dull sound when gently rubbed in your hands. If it's plastic or resin, the sound will be crisper.

2. Smell the fragrance.

Of all the amber forms, the scent of white beeswax known as amber is the most obvious, and when you rub your hand on the surface, ordinary amber has no fragrance. If the fragrance is stronger, it must be fake amber coated with essence.

3. Look at the gloss.

Natural amber is naturally warm, the luster and texture of the fake appear cold and hard, and natural amber is under different angles, different shades of color and refraction under light.

4. Lighting.

If the amber is protected under the violet lamp money detector, the surface of the natural amber will have an obvious fluorescence reaction, and if it is fake amber, it will not fluoresce anyway or is very weak.

5. Sense temperature.

Amber is a neutral gemstone that feels mild to the touch, while glass imitations can feel cold. Natural amber is not hot in summer and not cool in winter, and it is suitable for all seasons; Real amber gives off a faint rosin fragrance when burned, while plastic imitations have a gelatinous smell.

Amber is an organic gemstone that can be judged by observing friction, for example.

The color and transparency of amber is an important basis for judging its authenticity. True amber is mostly brownish-yellow or light yellow in color and has high transparency; If the color of the amber is too dark or too light and the transparency is not high, it may be artificial amber or other counterfeits. Amber becomes electrically charged when rubbed, which is one of the properties of amber.

Amber can be rubbed with a dry towel or leather object, and if the amber is electrified, it may be real amber.

Real amber will have a pine scent when it is hot, and the amber can be roasted over a fire, and if it smells pine, it may be real amber. However, it should be noted that this method is not very reliable, as artificial amber can also be infused with a similar odor. Real amber has bubbles, pores, and lines on the surface, which are naturally formed by the resin.

If the surface of the amber is very smooth and there are no blemishes, it may be artificial amber or some other counterfeit.

It is important to note that the above methods do not completely guarantee the authenticity of amber, as some artificial amber will be specially treated to give it similar properties to real amber. Therefore, when buying amber, it is also necessary to choose a reputable merchant and buy products with an appraisal certificate to improve the accuracy of distinguishing the authenticity from the fake.

Precautions for buying amber

1. Authenticity: There are many fakes in the amber market, so you need to pay attention to the authenticity of amber. The authenticity of amber can be judged by looking at aspects such as its color, texture, transparency, etc. Real amber has a strong aroma and electrostatic effect, which can be identified by these characteristics.

2. Color: There are many colors of amber, including yellow, brown, red, green, and so on. Different colors of amber have different textures and values and need to be chosen according to one's preferences and needs.

3. Clarity: The clarity of amber affects its value and aesthetics, and it is necessary to choose amber with high clarity. The clarity of amber can be judged by looking at the bubbles and impurities inside it.

4. Shape: There are many shapes of amber, such as round, oval, square, and so on. Different shapes of amber can show different aesthetics and styles, and you need to choose according to your needs.

5. Size: The size of amber is also a factor to consider when purchasing. Large sizes of amber are usually more precious and collectible than smaller sizes, but they also need to be chosen according to your needs and budget.

Amber can be identified by burning fire, looking at bubbles, and observing fluorescence reactions.

Real amber can be identified by fire, real amber will melt locally after fire, and if you smell it carefully, it will have a clear pine fragrance, while fake amber will turn black locally after burning, and it will also be accompanied by a pungent plastic smell.

You can also distinguish the real from the fake by the bubbles, put the amber under the light and observe carefully, you can clearly find that there will be a large number of bubbles in the inside of the real amber, showing an irregular arrangement inside the amber, and there are generally no bubbles inside the fake amber.

Real amber will show a distinct blue or white fluorescence when irradiated with ultraviolet light, while fake amber made of plastic will either have no fluorescence reaction or will show purple fluorescence, which will look more beautiful.

Formation and introduction of amber:

Amber is a transparent biological fossil, is the resin fossil of plants such as Piniaceae, Yunshiaceae, Araucariae, etc., the resin drips, buried in the ground for tens of millions of years, petrified under the action of pressure and heat, and some are encapsulated with small insects such as bees inside, which is strange and abnormal. Most of the amber is formed from the resin fossilization of pine plants, so it is also called "pine resin fossil".

The resin is secreted from the cypress pine; The resin drips, buried in the ground for tens of millions of years, and is petrified under the action of pressure and heat, and the composition, structure and characteristics of the resin have undergone obvious changes; The petrified resin is washed, transported, deposited and diagenesis to form amber.

The methods to distinguish the authenticity of amber include salt water method, sound listening method, fragrance smell method, ether test, acidity and alkalinity, etc.

1. Use the brine method.

If you put amber without any inlays into salt water that has been dissolved in advance and the density is concentrated, real amber will slowly float, while fake amber will not float.

2. Listen to the sound method.

When you gently rub the uninlaid amber chain or beads in your hand, you will hear a soft, slightly dull sound. Plastic or resin amber will have a crisper sound.

3. Smell the fragrance method.

Amber has a little, or barely smellable, faint smell when rubbed, or it doesn't smell at all. Rubbing produces a scented amber call"Champer"。Real amber gives off a pine scent when burned, while plastic or other imitations do not.

4. Ether test.

Apply a little ether to the amber, if after a few minutes there will be a feeling of stickiness being dissolved, it is fake. It is true that it is still safe and sound after about 20-30 minutes of ether.

5. Acidity and alkalinity.

Pure natural amber is quite resistant to corrosion. If it is some plastic imitation, put it in a liquid with strong acidity and alkalinity, it will melt away.

The easiest way to tell the truth from a fake amber is the salt water experiment.

This method is a very practical and very simple method, everyone has salt at home, and the salt water is also very easy to get, directly put the amber without any inlay into the pre-dissolved and concentrated salt water, and observe the floating and sinking of the amber. Under normal circumstances, if it is ** amber, it will float slowly, but if it is fake amber, it will sink to the bottom and will not float.

If the amber sinks to the bottom, don't worry about it and throw the amber into the concentrated brine with a higher salt concentration. If the amber is still sitting at the bottom of the water when the ratio of salt concentration to water is 1 to 4 (1 part salt, 4 parts water), the amber is fake.

Other ways to identify the authenticity of amber:

1. Listen to the voice.

When you put an unedged amber chain or bead on your hand and rub it gently, you will hear a very soft and somewhat monotonous sound. Compared to plastic or resin, amber sound is clearer.

2. Ether experiment.

Rub a little ether on the amber, if the stickiness dissolves after a few minutes, it is a fake. If there is still no injury after about 20-30 minutes of ether addition, it is true.

3. Smell the fragrance method.

Amber has a faint fragrance when rubbed, and this fragrance is called "incense" because of friction. Real amber gives off rosin when burned, which is not found on plastic or other imitations.

4. Acidity and alkalinity.

Pure natural amber has good antiseptic properties, if it is some plastic imitation products, put into acid and alkali solutions, it will dissolve.

5. Measure hardness.

When we make a 20-30 degree diagonal prick on the amber back with a needle, we feel a slight intense sensation and a very fine powder. If it is a plastic or other substance with different hardness, it will either not prick, or it will be very viscous, and it will even penetrate it.