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Fakes & FraudsHow to check for repair in a mineral using Microscope
26th Mar 2017 21:12 UTCAqua marine
I am about to buy a tall quartz cluster. However i want to be sure that every crystal is natural and no crystal has been repaired. I will ask a friend who has a Microscope.
Can you tell me what to look for. How will it appear on Microscope if a small crystal is glued.
Best regards
26th Mar 2017 21:30 UTCBob Harman
For these larger examples, I personally prefer using a flashlight, magnifying glass, and UV light. Most repairs or related tinkering with these larger examples will be exposed by carefully examining the specimen in these ways rather than using the microscope. CHEERS.....BOB
26th Mar 2017 23:59 UTCOwen Lewis
27th Mar 2017 00:04 UTCGregg Little 🌟
27th Mar 2017 03:36 UTCDoug Daniels
27th Mar 2017 03:45 UTCAlfredo Petrov Manager
27th Mar 2017 08:59 UTCAqua marine
i will have to check it with a loup . if i find something fishy, i will use acetone.
acetone has already saved me $10,000 a couple of months ago.
please add me to your facebook friends. your expertise and knowledge will be very handy if i need any information at real time.
my facebook id is Ali Mir
email : 14megapixel@gmail.com
profile pic is a nice aqua crystal
regards
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