Test its specific gravity and do a scratch test. Refractive index test can help too.
2007-12-27 10:25:05
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answered by Mother Amethyst 7
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It depends on the type of crystal.
Glass can usually be distinguished by it's hardness and index of refraction. Most glass usually has a hardness of around 5.5 mohs
The presence of bubbles and conchoidal fracture also suggests glass.
As for gemstones, synthetic gemstones are often made of the same stuff natural gemstones are, but an experienced jeweler can often tell them apart.
2007-12-28 04:03:40
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answered by minuteblue 6
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A 'synthetic' crystal, if it's a true crystal, would be
indistinguishable from a natural one except by
detailed chemical analysis.
Glass will exhibit a 'chonchoidal` fracture where
a crystal will have fracture planes.
Glass will typically be softer than most crystals,
but not all.
2007-12-27 18:27:12
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answered by Irv S 7
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I think if you flick it with your finger and it goes "piiing" it's real and if it just goes "clink" it's fake. You can also wet your finger and rub it around the rim and if it "sings" it's real.
2007-12-27 18:22:07
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answered by I luv Jax 4
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