Identification method of amber beeswax 1. Specific gravity test: the density of amber is between 1.05- 1. 10, so in the salt water of 1: 4, the genuine product floats and the counterfeit product sinks (no other substances are embedded).
Second, the needle burning test: when the needle is heated to red and scalded on the surface of amber, it will be fragrant and black, and the plastic will partially melt and stick to the needle.
Third, ethanol test: the surface of nail polish can be tested with polishing water. True amber will not react, but the resin will corrode.
Fourth, sound test: amber beads without inlay will make a very soft and slightly dull sound when they are gently rubbed in their hands. If they are plastic or resin, the sound is crisp.
Classification method of amber 1. Classification by genetic events
Amber can be divided into five types according to its origin and occurrence: sand amber, gravel amber, coal amber, pit amber and sea amber.
(1) Modeler: Amber produced in clay rock or sandstone is placer formed after resin handling.
(2) Ripple: Amber produced in gravel is also a sedimentary placer formed after resin is transported by running water.
(3) Coal Amber: Amber produced in coal seam is a biochemical sedimentary mineral with in-situ contemporaneity.
(4) pit amber: amber collected from mines.
(5) Haiper: Amber produced in seawater can float up and down on the water surface.
Second, according to the color classification
Amber can be divided into four colors: blood amber, Jin Po, yellow amber, blue amber and green amber.
(1) Sherpa: Red as blood, transparent, better than amber. This is a kind of amber, and its color is red or crimson. The main producing area is Myanmar. Mexican amber will appear beautiful deep red in the case of backlight, and Indonesian amber will also have red light in the case of backlight. The pure natural amber along the Baltic Sea never appears red, but with the increase of time, a red scab layer will form on the surface, but when the scab layer is removed, the amber color inside will return to its original light color. Among the blood bead ornaments, the color is bright and bright, and the blood is even, which is the best among natural blood beads. Really transparent blood drops are very rare, and the individual is very small. Most natural amber contains impurities.
(2) Jin Po: Golden yellow and crystal clear amber is one of the rare varieties. Golden amber. Amber categories by color depth. Transparent amber is called amber, and opaque amber is called secret wax. From a professional point of view, the yellow one is called Jin Po. Five Miscellaneous Books by Xie Ming Zhao Zhe? Materials department 4:? Among amber, blood beads are the best, followed by Jin Po, and wax beads are the lowest. ? Jin Po was called in ancient times? Chua? , its colorful, luxurious and attractive, with the beauty of wealth. Its golden brilliance will bring you wealth and good luck, and it will also bring you more and better opportunities to get along with others.
(3) Amber: amber in light yellow and yellow.
(4) Blue amber: purple blue and blue amber (produced in Sicily, Italy). Blue amber or blue amber is one of the rare amber varieties, and it is different from ordinary amber in warm colors, such as red, yellow, brown and black, so it enjoys a high reputation in the collection field. Smurfs and? King of amber? The reputation of.
(5) Green amber: it is green amber (produced in Sicily, Italy).
The color formation of green pearls and blue pearls is the same, because of the optical phenomenon produced by the sun. For the light source, blue and green amber are golden yellow or honey or even red. The kind that looks green to light (water grass green, etc.) ) is not a real green pearl, but the product of Jin Po in the Baltic Sea after optimization (purification)! Mingpo (amber without any color) is also the product of optimization. According to the international and China industry rules, there is no need to specify optimization when selling, and the certificate will be written naturally.
Third, classification according to morphology.
Appearance pat can be divided into three types according to shape: block, bean and stone.
(1) Blocks: dense and massive amber.
Block amber is dense amber, almost colorless to dark red and yellow. Amber is the resin of tertiary coniferous plants, which was buried underground by geological processes. After a long geological period, resin lost its volatile components and polymerized and solidified to form amber. Often accompanied by coal seams. A work of art carved from pearls: honey-colored Jin Po mandarin ducks are carved on each other, with a lotus flower in one mouth and a green spray stone base. Now it is collected in the Palace Museum in Taiwan. In recent years, many European and American art lovers have joined the competition, making amber a new favorite in the collectible market, and its market price has also hit record highs.
(2) Douban: the texture is delicate, big like an egg and small like amber of rice grains.
(3) Shipo: Amber with a certain degree of petrification, with increased hardness.
Shipo is presented to the world with its unique natural form. Natural color, with obvious traces of sap flowing, is the most suitable decoration. Putting it on the bedside is conducive to the integration of husband and wife's feelings. Putting it on the desk can make people have affinity, often playing with harmful substances that can absorb the body, and putting it next to the computer can prevent radiation.
Four, according to the physical properties and texture classification
Amber can be divided into seven types according to its physical properties and texture: Xiangpo, Lingpo, Huapo, Wapo, Shuipo, beeswax and Gupo.
(1) Xiangpo: A fragrant long beat.
Xiang Amber, the English name of Xiang Po, is called Xiang Amber because it contains aromatic substances. Xiangpo is amber, with aromatic substances and fragrance. Xiangpo will give off fragrance when rubbing hard, and ordinary amber only has fragrance when drilling holes.
(2) Lingpo: Amber is honey yellow with high transparency.
There are two kinds of sayings on the Internet: First, Lingpo is dense yellow amber, and the high transparency is middle and top grade; Second, amber wraps insects, called Lingpo. There is no special name for amber containing various plants, insects, feathers, running water and animals abroad, so here I choose its spirit as the meaning of life, and call amber wrapped in it Lingpo.
(3) Huapo: It has yellow and white patterns and looks like Pinus massoniana.
English name piebald amber, colorful and uneven amber. Huapo has a low melting point and is easy to melt, so it is afraid of heat and sun exposure. Huapo products should avoid direct sunlight and should not be placed in high temperature places. Flower woman is easy to dehydrate, and it is easy to crack if it is too dry. Huapo is an organic substance, so it is not suitable for contact with organic solvents, such as nail polish, alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, heavy liquid, etc., and it is not suitable for putting in a cosmetic case. Generally, it is not necessary to measure its density with heavy liquid, but to measure its refractive index with oil immersion method. Huapo is brittle and has low hardness, so it is not suitable for external impact. Friction and scratches should be avoided to prevent scratches and breakage.
(4) Wax: waxy yellow, transparent and waxy.
(5) Shui Bo: pale yellow, transparent as water, rough and wrinkled skin.
(6) beeswax: soft amber.
Beeswax, a variety of amber, called beeswax or translucent amber, is an amorphous body with no fixed internal atomic structure and external shape. The fracture surface is usually shell-shaped, and the refractive index ranges from1.54 to1.55, so birefringence is not applicable. According to the physical test, the specific gravity of beeswax is between 1.05- 1. 10, which is only slightly larger than water. It is a precious ornament.
(7) Bone amber: muddy, opaque and almost ivory amber.
Health effects of different amber types 1, mingpo. Mingpo is elegant in color, clear and transparent, suitable for girls with cheerful and naive personality. It will make such women's thinking active and more flexible. People engaged in entertainment or young workers are also suitable for wearing.
2. Jin Po. Because of the color of Jin Po itself. Chua? It is said that it is suitable for honest and straightforward people, can bring good luck and harmonious atmosphere with others, and is also suitable for business people.
3. Hope. Huo Po is the most common amber. Soft color and elegant style. It is suitable for all types of women and can bring luck and fate.
4, blood. Blood bead, also known as? Dr. po. The color is thicker, but its electrostatic effect can make people relax, help the blood circulation of the body, enhance the body's resistance, and be of great help to people with poor health.
5. Green pearls. Green has always been a symbol of vitality and vigor, but Lupo's green color is profound and mysterious, giving people a dreamy feeling, which is suitable for serious and enterprising people.
6, beeswax. Beeswax is wax amber, an ancient royal amber, which can make people calm and suitable for researchers to wear.