Method Of Identifying The Original Agate

In this article, we try to summarize, briefly and usefully the efficient methods of identifying the original agate from counterfeit.

In some sites and sources, one of the methods is color-based detection. This will not work for two reasons:

1. First, due to the increasing technology and materials of paints and polymers ( Resin – Epoxy – Polyurethane, etc.), it is easy to make stones with agate design and color, and it will be very difficult to distinguish.
2. Second, agates are based on the mines that are extracted, have a wide variety of colors in all spectrums, and it is almost impossible to distinguish the originality.

In some sites and sources, one of the methods is color-based detection. This will not work for two reasons:

1. First, due to the increasing technology and materials of paints and polymers ( Resin – Epoxy – Polyurethane, etc.), it is easy to make stones with agate design and color, and it will be very difficult to distinguish.
2. Second, agates are based on the mines that are extracted, have a wide variety of colors in all spectrums, and it is almost impossible to distinguish the originality.

Diagnosis Based On Hardness

Agate stone has a very high hardness. Compared to diamond, which has the highest hardness among stones, the hardness number of agate is about 7.5. This leads us to find a very tangible criterion for recognizing the authenticity of agate. In this way, the original agate does not scratch easily. But for example, resin or glass is not like this and scratches can be easily created on their surface.

Diagnosis Based On Heating

Due to this high hardness, the melting point of agate stone is often above 2000 degrees Celsius. This means that by placing a piece of agate on the fire, it will not be damaged and, the color will not be changed.

Agate Temperature Contrasts With The Season

Another sign of the originality of agate is its temperature. Agate will be warm in winter and cold in summer. In such a way this temperature difference will be felt and you will notice it by touching it.

Sang Vazin offers a variety of original agate stones with a guarantee of originality and the highest purity of quality. These stones are available in the form of various Agate framed stand, stone clocks, spheres, and other artifacts, as well as stone cuts in the thickness of 7 miles and 1 cm in the desired dimensions and slabs.