HOW TO CHECK IF GEMSTONE IS GENUINE? Gems are extremely valuable because they are rare, precious, and beautiful. They are used for astrology and jewelry. However, due to a lack of awareness, one can buy artificial (fake) or treated (not 100 % pure) gems. In general, ignorant astrologers and pundits spread the myth of "always buy 100 % clean and clear gems". However, they are not aware that most natural gemstones have natural inclusions as birthmarks. 100% clear, transparent and flawless gems are extremely rare and therefore beyond the reach of the average person. This is one of the main reasons why some dealers may sell counterfeit or treated gems. High prices, rising demand, and scarcity of gems provide opportunities for fraudulent dealers to supply synthetic and treated stones. And the lack of knowledge of the customer motivates them to buy fake gems just like natural gems.
Is there a self-test to determine if the gem is real? No. There is no reliable test to distinguish genuine gems from counterfeit gems. Numerous articles on the Internet suggest such tests. Some of these articles suggest bogus tests, such as "soaking the gem in milk overnight and checking its authenticity if the milk changes color". Most of these futile tests that appear in random articles are myths. These tests are intended to mislead consumers. Some self-tests are based on facts only. For example, you can check the density of a stone or feel its weight. Yellow Sapphire should weigh four times as much as water. Although this method works well, it takes a lot of practice to conclude. How can a stone be four times heavier than water without the use of laboratory equipment? As a result, sophisticated laboratory setups are required for gem testing. Several parameters are checked to determine the authenticity of the gem.
What to look for when buying a gem? 1. Scientific name of gems