How to Test Turquoise at Home
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A simple video showing two
A simple video showing two methods for testing turquoise at home.
Both methods are non-destructive to natural turquoise. However, both methods will leave marks to fake turquoise.
New video here shows the hot needed on a fake piece:
Fake Turquoise vs Hot Needle test
New Video Here shows some new lab created turquoise and also shows which liquids can be substituted for acetone:
New Untestable Fake turquoise?
Supplies List:
Q Tips are great for applying the acetone to the stones:
https://amzn.to/3kLMT5B
Acetone:
Note that this IS different than fingernail polish, so using actual acetone will make a difference in the results. You can pick this up at most hardware stores, or online here:
https://amzn.to/3DLdLul
Nitrile Gloves
Important: Nitrile WILL degrade with acetone, so while they offer protection for a few short tests, if you are going to be working with acetone for a prolonged period, then Butyl Rubber Gloves will be a much better choice. Please note that "black nitrile" is not Butyl.
The Nitrile gloves I use in my shop can be found here:
https://amzn.to/3cp1SOj
Butyl Rubber gloves are more expensive, but are reusable and offer a better skin protection against harsher chemicals. They can be found here:
https://amzn.to/3DCX6ck
Kitchen Lighter:
These are handy for lighting candles, or directly heating the needle to test the turquoise. Plus, I use them all the time in my shop for various purposes such as melting ends of paracord, etc...
https://amzn.to/3DrJmRo
Cheers,
Austin
Disclosure:
I am a member of the Amazon Affiliates program and Earn a commission on any sales made through the links to the products I endorse. I make a great effort to only endorse products which I myself use and enjoy.
Both methods are non-destructive to natural turquoise. However, both methods will leave marks to fake turquoise.
New video here shows the hot needed on a fake piece:
Fake Turquoise vs Hot Needle test
New Video Here shows some new lab created turquoise and also shows which liquids can be substituted for acetone:
New Untestable Fake turquoise?
Supplies List:
Q Tips are great for applying the acetone to the stones:
https://amzn.to/3kLMT5B
Acetone:
Note that this IS different than fingernail polish, so using actual acetone will make a difference in the results. You can pick this up at most hardware stores, or online here:
https://amzn.to/3DLdLul
Nitrile Gloves
Important: Nitrile WILL degrade with acetone, so while they offer protection for a few short tests, if you are going to be working with acetone for a prolonged period, then Butyl Rubber Gloves will be a much better choice. Please note that "black nitrile" is not Butyl.
The Nitrile gloves I use in my shop can be found here:
https://amzn.to/3cp1SOj
Butyl Rubber gloves are more expensive, but are reusable and offer a better skin protection against harsher chemicals. They can be found here:
https://amzn.to/3DCX6ck
Kitchen Lighter:
These are handy for lighting candles, or directly heating the needle to test the turquoise. Plus, I use them all the time in my shop for various purposes such as melting ends of paracord, etc...
https://amzn.to/3DrJmRo
Cheers,
Austin
Disclosure:
I am a member of the Amazon Affiliates program and Earn a commission on any sales made through the links to the products I endorse. I make a great effort to only endorse products which I myself use and enjoy.
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