KERBA/Amber – Its Identification Identifying an original amber gemstone can be quite difficult.

Motivation: its been about a year now that I have posted about Amber and lot off awareness has occurred about the particular gemstone. I met many clients who carried fakes and came to me and were astonished to find out that they have spent on fakes being a Mumin is no certificate to prove that only originals are sold !!  few tips for you to find out if that wrist bead you are wearing is a fake or original.

People have told me that kerba dint work for them my answer is dear Sir only original will benefit you how will glass do the wonders of diamond ?

Amber – Its Identification Identifying an original amber gemstone can be quite difficult. This is because there are many amber imitations found in the market which confuse the buyers One of its numerous imitations is called 'Amberdan'. It has properties fairly near to natural gem. The way to test the originality is when the stone is heated and gives off a certain odor. When the odor smells like a mixture of plastic and amber, it suggests that a natural resin has been mixed with a plastic binder.

Amber is often confused with copal. These two stones are composed of very similar materials with nearly identical origins and so it is difficult to identify the original amber. The main difference is that while copals are just a few hundred thousand years old, ambers are several million years old.

Another imitation that is found in the market is made up of pressed amber or 'ambroid'. This is created by fusing smaller bits of the gem under heat. This can be distinguished from original gem when you examine it under a microscope.

Ancient techniques for identifying this gem are still useful today. When it is rubbed vigorously on a piece of wool, it generates a static charge, which is enough to pick up a small piece of ash. When this gemstone is warm enough, it tends to give off a distinctive odor. These techniques will separate it from plastic imitations but not distinguish it from copal.

To distinguish this gem from copal is difficult. They share the same refractive index, specific gravity, and most other properties. However, Copal tends to fluoresce whiter than amber under UV light. So, it is a judgment call which one needs to make based on having examined a sufficient number of samples so as to recognize the difference.

If one is not able to make the distinction based on fluorescence, then one will have to resort to a destructive test. On an inconspicuous area of the stone, place a drop of acetone. Let it sit for three seconds, and then wipe it off. Copal will have the surface damaged by the acetone, while amber will show little or no change from the brief exposure.

Another easy method to separate this gemstone from its plastic imitations is with a specific gravity solution. Boil water and add as much salt as you can dissolve in it to create a handy testing liquid. Most of the imitations will sink in this solution. This is because few plastics have a density as low as 1.05 and many can be lower than amber if they have air bubbles inside. So, if your sample sinks, you can be sure it is not real. If it floats you need to determine if it is plastic or amber.

There is another destructive test to separate real amber from the fake ones. However, it must be done with care. The best part is that it can be done almost invisibly. Discover a place on the stone where a mark would be as less visible as possible. This can be on the edge, bottom or on an area with scratches. Next, heat the tip of a needle until it glows red. Touch the selected spot just enough to release a tiny whiff of smoke. Now smell the smoke. If it is genuine amber, the smell is of fine incense. It is plastic if the odour is chemical and offensive. This is a good reason for making your test on a very small scale as possible!

Another test of discovering a fake piece is to identify the insect inclusions present in the stone. If one finds this stone which has an inclusion of say, a modern house fly, this can easily alert you to the fact that the stone may be a fake. This is because the house fly did not exist millions of years ago, which means that the inclusion has been fused into the stone, and that the stone is not genuine.

With these tips and techniques, it thus becomes easier for you to identify and spot a genuine amber gemstone from among the fakes.

 

Dr.Fatema Palgharwala from Happy Homeopathy Introduces The Benefits of KERBA (Amber) for you.

Every Mumin has the RAZA to wear KERBA (Amber), however many of us get special farmaan for wearing it.

 The biggest challenge here is, where do you buy this gemstone from. KERBA (Amber) is an Ancient RESIN of Pine trees which is about Million years OLD; it’s a collector’s item, hence where will you get it from. KERBA (Amber) is not a STONE so no jeweller will analyse it for you.

A person who has not studied KERBA (Amber) will never understand it KERBA (Amber) is not Glass KERBA (Amber) is not Plastic So it is very difficult to analyse It’s like buying blindly from a blind vendor so nobody is the cheater and nobody is cheated!!!! Mumineen in Sidhpur Palanpur in 20th century had a customary tradition to invest in KERBA (Amber) which was considered pride and royalty. This tradition exists even today.

So, the big question is, where to buy your KERBA (Amber) from? Dr.Fatema Palgharwala ,BHMS,MSc.Forensic. AURA Therapist; has studied the mining process and the properties of the KERBA under the able guidance of Shk.F.Motiwala, who is the world’s no.5 in KERBA (Amber) studies. We hold membership with the INTERNATIONAL AMBER ASSOCIATION and all gemstones are certified internationally. KERBA (Amber) is available at various shops in ranging prices. It’s up to you from whom you buy your KERBA (Amber), from an authentic expert or mere salesmen??

 Dr.Fatema Palgharwala analyses the KERBA (Amber) according to your energy fields and recommends the perfect match which is most compatible to your energy type and which will benefit you the most. KERBA (Amber) is for all AGES and Both SEXES.

Benefits of KERBA (Amber) --- Every Individual has an AURA and based upon that when you wear the recommended KERBA (Amber) your Health, Wealth & Relationships get better, making your life worth living. It has both Religious Values and Healing Properties. It protects the wearer from evil eye, and wades away Lungs and Heart diseases. Helps in keeping the Mental Balance and fosters decision making Contact details Dr.Fatema Palgharwala 09762688352 dr.fatemapalgharwala@yahoo.com Skype= drfatema1 GUIDELINES FOR PLACING AN ORDER= Attach the snap of the wearer. In case of CHATTI for new-borns kindly place your order with the names and pictures of the parents. To read more www.happyglobe.blogspot.in

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