5 EASY TEST TO IDENTIFY REAL CORAL GEMSTONE

Red Coral Stones are derived from the oceans and seas. They are the product of living organisms living under the ocean.  Due to their unique properties, at times fake stones are also sold in the market. We should be aware of fake corals while choosing. This article will help you to find whether the Red coral is fake or Real by performing these easy tests.

•           Milk test of Coral: 

      In order to perform this test take a glass of milk. Now put your red coral stone in it.  Since the red color of the stone will be radiated and will be absorbed by the milk. Due  to this the color of the milk will change indicating an authentic Red Coral.

•      Magnification Test: 

   Take a magnifying glass and put the Coral gemstone on white cloth under the    appropriate lightening conditions. Now observe the Red coral through the glass and if  you find granules on the surface of the stone, then it is a fake red coral. But for a real    Red Coral, the surface will be even and smooth.

•           Rubbing Test: 

   Take the gemstone and notice the sound that it produce by rubbing or clicking with fingernail. If the sound is a glass rubbing type of sound, then the coral is fake as the  imitation Corals are made up of glass. 

• Turmeric Test:  

     Bring a piece of raw turmeric and rub the gemstone with it. If you notice the red marks on the turmeric or if turmeric changes in red color then the Coral is fake. On the other hand if color remains same then it is an authentic Red CoralGemstone.