Ruby Gemstone:7 Steps To Check Whether Ruby is Real or fake
Have you recently purchased a ruby gemstone
and concerned about that whether it is natural ruby gemstone or fake ruby
gemstone? It is relevant to get anxious since, we know that ruby is an
expensive gemstone to afford and it costs an arm and leg to purchase this
gemstone. So, it is required to investigate properly from your end before
making a decision to buy this ruby precious gemstone. Nonetheless, if you don't
know how to check that whether ruby is real or fake; so don't worry go through
the below given instructions which will aid you in buying a natural ruby
gemstone.
Also read Some Interesting Facts About Ruby Stone
Check the color of this
gemstone. Since ruby gemstone are of deep red color. Thus, before purchasing
this gemstone pay an utter attention on color characteristics of the ruby
stone. while examine the color of the stone,
if you find color of the ruby gemstone dull, light red or pink in color; then
avoid those stone as they must be fake ruby stone. Moreover, even if the stone
is profoundly dark though it should be avoided because it may be garnet.
Check the cut of the stone; a
natural or certified ruby gemstone could be symmetrical facets from all the sides.
Moreover, the facets of the real ruby stone would be crisp and smoother; on the
other hand a fake ruby stone will have dull facets which are easily recognized.
However, the shape of the stone should not be perfectly rounded or square. If
the shape of the stone is perfectly rounded or squared; it is a clear
indication that the stone is fake.
Examine the stone closely, if
you see any bubbles or gas streak then it is a fake gemstone. Moreover, if you
spot a ruby gemstone without any tiny flaws; so it is clear indication that the
stone is fake. it is very rare to find a natural ruby gemstone without even a
single inclusion. A small or few inclusions in the ruby stone is acceptable.
Don't buy ruby gemstone with
fancy names as such "cultured ruby gemstone" "pure ruby
gemstone". As these could be fake ruby stones.
To find the best quality ruby
gemstone compare it with the piece of glass. If in case it appears difficult to
distinguish between a glass and ruby. Then it is a fake ruby stone.
To know whether the gemstone is
original or not try to scratch the stone with a hard material or against tiles.
If you get to see any scratches on the ruby gemstone; then it is a fake ruby
stone. Since, ruby is hard material; on the hardness scale it is just second to
the diamond. Thus, it is impossible to spot a scratch mark on the certified
ruby gemstone.
However, in case if you are not
satisfied with the above mentioned ways to check whether the ruby gemstone is
original or fake. In that particular case, you may seek advice of the
gemologist, who will examine the authenticity of the stone by some specific
tests such as light absorption, synthetic inclusions, x-ray test of the stone
etc.
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