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Gemstones, Minerals & Fossils
Gemstones and Minerals
Can someone identify this? Some sort of resin?
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<blockquote data-quote="Manpa" data-source="post: 641277" data-attributes="member: 11747"><p><h3>To Test for Ambergris</h3><p>Try this simple “do it yourself” home test to check any unusual items you have found. <strong>The test is not sufficiently reliable to provide a positive ID unless you are thoroughly familiar with the required result. However, the test result may be helpful in determining whether it is worth pursuing the enquiry further.</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Hot Needle Test</strong></p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Heat the tip of a needle until very hot.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Lay the heated needle flat on the surface of the item for 3-4 seconds and remove.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">If ambergris; the surface will melt instantly. A thin melted line will now be visible on the surface.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">This melted liquid residue should be glossy and sticky with a jet black or caramel colour.</li> </ul></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Manpa, post: 641277, member: 11747"] [HEADING=2]To Test for Ambergris[/HEADING] Try this simple “do it yourself” home test to check any unusual items you have found. [B]The test is not sufficiently reliable to provide a positive ID unless you are thoroughly familiar with the required result. However, the test result may be helpful in determining whether it is worth pursuing the enquiry further. Hot Needle Test[/B] [LIST] [*]Heat the tip of a needle until very hot. [*]Lay the heated needle flat on the surface of the item for 3-4 seconds and remove. [*]If ambergris; the surface will melt instantly. A thin melted line will now be visible on the surface. [*]This melted liquid residue should be glossy and sticky with a jet black or caramel colour. [/LIST] [/QUOTE]
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Gemstones, Minerals & Fossils
Gemstones and Minerals
Can someone identify this? Some sort of resin?
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