Serpentine vs. Jade: How to Tell the Difference
When it comes to gemstones, two of the most frequently confused are serpentine and jade.
What Does Real Jade Look Like?
Jade, encompassing jadeite and nephrite, has been treasured for its beauty and cultural significance. Distinguishing genuine jade involves examining its color, texture, translucency, weight, and sound. Key methods for testing authenticity include scratch, refractive index, and density tests. Common imitations and treatments include dyeing and polymer injection. Understanding these traits enhances appreciation of jade’s value and beauty.
What Colors Are Real Jade?
Differentiating Natural Colors of Authentic Jade from Enhanced or Dyed Variants Distinguishing genuine jade from
Jade Hair Test: How Do You Test to See if Jade Is Real?
The “Jade Hair Test,” a popular yet scientifically invalid method for authenticating jade on social media, falsely claims hair won’t burn when wrapped around real jade. This unreliable test ignores proper techniques like infrared spectroscopy, leading many to mistakenly believe they own authentic jade. Authentic assessments should be left to trained gemologists. An upcoming course offers accurate jade identification education.