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Monday, September 26, 2022

Orange coral imitation (Glass) and its identification

The majority of my friends will likely believe that this is natural red coral with growth lines at first sight, but I can't guarantee it. However, a detailed study under a microscope will show that this is a coral imitation.


Glass has some white fiber-like inclusions that are elongated and give the material a structure that, to the unaided eye, simulates a coral.


Second, the material is just sanded using #600 grit or fine grain sandpaper and is not intentionally polished to match the luster of coral.


I really hope all of my friends like this post.

red glass like a coral
Red coral imitation string 


close up of imitation coral
Red coral imitation bead under microscope 


close up of glass which resemble to coral
Red coral imitation bead close up view


close up of glass which resemble to coral
Red coral imitation bead close up view


close up of glass which resemble to coral
Red coral imitation bead close up view

imitation coral under microscope
swirls and pits in Red coral imitation bead 


Red coral imitation close up view
swirls in Red coral imitation bead 





3 comments:

gemologists said...

I like your post and seriously if you don't tell us about it, i gonna think that it is natural red coral with growth lines structure.Thanks for sharing it.

unsecured business funding said...

Showing clearly growth line structure in this blog i really apprise at natural coral red thanks

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