Drop a drop of water on the jade. If it becomes dew, it will be real jade if it persists for a long time.

(2) Touch by hand

If it is real jade, it feels cold and lubricated by hand.

(3) Observation method

Looking at jade under the light, it is a real jade with clear color and even green distribution.

(4) tip identification method

The real jade on the tip of the tongue is astringent, but the fake jade is not.

In addition, you can also observe with a magnifying glass, mainly to see if there are cracks, and the value of cracks is greatly reduced.

According to different burial environments, jade articles have different smells, most of which have the smell of tombs, earthy smell and the smell passed down from generation to generation. Generally speaking, recently unearthed jade articles have the strongest smell. The way to get familiar with this smell is to smell the old kiln ceramics, especially the newly unearthed ceramics, especially the pottery in the Warring States and Han Dynasties, whose smell is the same as that of the jade unearthed in the same tomb.

This method is limited to newly unearthed or newly unearthed jade articles, and it is particularly effective for identifying those forged unearthed ancient jade. Not only does it have no smell of burial, but it has a pungent chemical smell or a simple earthy smell. This method needs more practice and comparison before we can gain something. However, it should be noted that jade articles with dirt and sundries, whether unearthed in the morning or at night, must have the smell of tombs, and the smell is stronger when soaked in water or exhaled, otherwise they are tasteless and fake.