How To Differentiate Between Real Natural Stone to genetic?
It is not easy to differentiate between real natural stones to genetic stones. The phrase all that glitters is not gold is apt to define how genuine a gemstone is. Gemstones are beautiful stones that under light look mesmerizing and shiny. The stones are used in jewelry, clothes, and accessories which can be decorated. These extremely expensive stones are tough not very easy to find and it is their beauty and scarcity that makes them worth the money. But not all gemstones that you find in the market are real natural stones. Gemstones can also be prepared in the labs under special conditions. The mixing of certain kinds of minerals and chemicals under a simulated pressure-temperature setup can help manufacture gemstones. These gemstones made in the lab are known as genetic stones. The stones are abundant in the market and hence one should check the stone before buying it. So, how to differentiate between real natural stone to genetic.
Here are a few ways which might help you differentiate
1- Inclusions:
When you go to buy a natural gemstone make sure that you look at the gemstone very closely. Check the gemstone and the clarity of the stone. If the gemstone looks very clear then it is most probably a genetic gemstone. It is recommended to check the gemstone against some light, In that way, things would be more clearly visible. Also, check the gemstone by using a 10X magnifying glass. It will give you more clarity about what you are dealing with.
A natural gemstone will always have some inclusion be it very small, but there will always be some inclusion in the stone. This is because the gemstones are made by the intense heat and pressure of the earth on them, and while these form there is a very high probability, almost certain that the gemstone may have some foreign particle in it.
2- Colour:
If you are looking at a gemstone that has a very beautiful and vivid color to it then you are certainly looking at a genetic gemstone. Genetic gemstones are full of color that natural gemstones would not be able to give. Natural gemstones have a very minimal, but visual color difference. This is because unlike the genetic gemstones the natural ones are all made by the nature under different time, temperature, and pressure values. Therefore it is bound to have a different color.
Finding the difference between a real natural stone and a genetic stone is not possible for a layman. Yes, one might be able to differentiate maybe, but there are very less chances that the person would be able to tell which exactly is what. For the same, a gemmologist is used. These people are experts in the field of gems and their properties. Their eyes have been trained such that they can easily find the difference between real natural stone and genetic.
