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How to Identify a Real Gomed stone

Identify a real Gomed (Hessonite) at home by checking color, transparency, inclusions, hardness, weight, and fluorescence, and buy from reputable sellers.
By Gaurav Sharma
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How to Identify a Real Gomed (Hessonite) Stone at Home

How to Identify a Real Gomed stone

Identifying a genuine Gomed (Hessonite) stone at home can be challenging but not impossible. Here are some practical steps and tips to help you determine if your Gomed is real:

1. Visual Inspection

Color and Transparency:

  • Color: Real Gomed stones range from honey-yellow to deep reddish-brown. The color should be vivid but not too perfect.
  • Transparency: Genuine Gomed is typically translucent to transparent. While inclusions are common, avoid stones that are overly clear or have a cloudy appearance.

Inclusions:

  • Look for natural inclusions, such as tiny bubbles, swirls, or internal fractures. These are normal in genuine stones and can often be seen with the naked eye or a magnifying glass.

2. Physical Properties

Hardness Test:

  • Scratch Test: Gomed has a hardness of 6.5 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale. You can perform a basic scratch test using a material of known hardness. Gomed should be able to scratch glass (which has a hardness of 5.5) but should be scratched by harder materials like quartz (hardness of 7).

Weight and Density:

  • Compare the weight of the Gomed to a similar-sized stone. Gomed is relatively dense, so it should feel heavier than common fakes made from glass or plastic.

Gomedhikam stone ring

3. Light and Heat Tests

UV Light Test:

  • Under a UV light, genuine Gomed might show weak to strong reddish or orange fluorescence. This isn't always definitive, but it can be a helpful indicator.

Heat Test:

  • Gently warm the stone using a lighter or a match. Be cautious not to overheat. A real Gomed will generally remain unchanged, while a fake might crack or show color changes. Perform this test with care to avoid damaging the stone.

4. Magnification

Magnifying Glass or Jeweler’s Loupe:

  • Use a 10x magnifying glass or a jeweler’s loupe to examine the stone closely. Look for natural inclusions, tiny fractures, or any inconsistencies that indicate a natural stone. Synthetic stones often have fewer inclusions and appear more perfect.

5. Comparison with Known Genuine Stones

  • If possible, compare your Gomed with a known genuine stone. Look for differences in color, transparency, and overall appearance.

Gomed Stone - 11 Carat

6. Seller Reputation and Guarantees

Purchase from Reputable Sources:

  • Ensure you buy from a reputable seller who offers a return policy and provides some form of certification or guarantee of authenticity.  You can buy high quality Gomed (Hessonite) at affordable prices from Vedic Crystals

Ask for Documentation:

  • Request any available documentation or certificates that verify the stone’s authenticity. 

Hessonite | Gomed certificate

Final Thoughts

While these home tests can help you identify a genuine Gomed (Hessonite) stone, they are not foolproof. By combining these practical tests with professional advice, you can confidently determine the authenticity of your Gomed stone. But it is always better to order from a reputable seller. You can buy high quality Gomed (Hessonite) at affordable prices from Vedic Crystals

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