How do you determine if an Aquamarine gemstone is genuine or not?

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How do you determine if an Aquamarine gemstone is genuine or not?

2007-03-18 15:23:48 · 2 answers · asked by Ashley K 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology

That is, if you don't have access to a gem expert or advanced tools. Are there some simple things that you can do to determine the basic properties of a genuine gem?

2007-03-18 21:13:15 · update #1

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simply consult a gem expert

2007-03-18 16:50:39 · answer #1 · answered by probug 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The truth of the matter is that you can't. Aquamarine is very problematical to identify by sight alone, many stones are even without visible inclusions to give a clue. With the aid of instruments there is no problem at all but this is not the sort of equipment to be found in the average home. I regret that you will have to enlist the help of an expert.

2007-03-19 08:55:48 · answer #2 · answered by U.K.Export 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋