Wax is a rare and non-renewable gemstone with collectible value. With the popularity of beeswax, beeswax has gradually become the new favorite of the collection market. Because of this, there are many counterfeit bees on the market, then we How should I identify beeswax? China Jewelry Merchants Network Xiaobian summarized some methods for the identification of beeswax and taught you how to identify the true and false of beeswax.
1. Thermal test method
The thermal test heat test method is to burn the red thorn to the innocence of the amber, and there is a light and loose scent, while the bakelite of the bakelite and plastic will give off a spicy odor and stick to the needle. However, it should be noted that too hot will leave a black spot on the surface of the beeswax, which will affect the appearance of the beeswax.
2, salt test method
Wax is a kind of amber, its density is between 1.05-1.10, therefore, in a 1:4 salt: water saturated brine, amber, lightweight plastics and resins can float, ordinary plastic, glass, pressure Cree and bakelite sink. However, this method is limited to bare, the brine concentration is not heavy enough, and the amber with a lot of impurities in the body will sink.
3, nail polish
Use a cotton swab to dip the nail medicinal lotion and repeatedly wipe the surface of the beeswax without noticeable changes. There is no change in plastics and amber, but resin and coba are corroded and cracked because they are not petrified. Putting the rosin into the potion will melt it slowly. When using this method, you need to pay attention to it. Some beeswax has a layer of glazing material, which will become white spots when wiped with syrup. However, this layer of white spots can be scraped off with a nail shell to expose the amber surface, and the syrup will be wiped on it. Any changes.
4, knife needle pick test
The paper cutting knife will melt the wax, the resin will fall off in pieces, the plastic will be rolled, and the glass will not be cut. Using a hard needle and a horizontal line at a tip angle of 20-30 degrees, the beeswax will have a pulverizing sensation and very fine powder slag. If it is a plastic or other substance with different hardness, it will either stick or be sticky. Even plunged in.
5, sound test
Generally, the inlaid beeswax beads are gently rubbed in the hands, which will give a soft and slightly dull sound, if the sound of plastic or resin is relatively crisp.
6, eye scales
There are usually beautiful lotus leaf scales in the popcorn wax. It has different feelings from different angles, and the refractive power will not be the same, emitting a spiritual light. The transparency of fake beeswax is generally not high, and the scales emit dead light. The observation from different angles is almost the same, lacking the aura of amber.
7, ultraviolet radiation
Place the beeswax under the money detector, which will have fluorescent, light green, green, blue, white and so on. Amber and Jinpo are the most obvious discoloration. The discoloration of blood and beeswax is not obvious. The more transparent, the more obvious the plastic will not change color. However, this method is not suitable for performing under strong light, otherwise the effect is not obvious.
8, feel
Wax is a neutral organic gemstone. It won't be very hot in summer. It won't be too cold and gentle in winter. With glass or chalcedony, there will be a deep feeling of ice and ice.
10, the scented beeswax is only slightly faint or very faint when it is rubbed, but it can't be smelled when it is rubbed, but the scent of the wax with the skin will produce a scent, and the scent of the scent will produce a scent. The beeswax will only emit a loose scent when burned.
In short, so many ways to identify the true and false beeswax, we should choose the right one, try to avoid damage to the beeswax during the test. Some methods may not be used alone, and multiple test methods can be used together to more accurately identify the true and false of the beeswax.
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