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Can milk agate be faked?
Yes

According to the inquiry of personal library, it is known that milk agate is indeed counterfeit. This is mainly because the demand for milk agate beads in Tang Qiu market is large and the price is expensive, which induces people to make fakes. In order to make huge profits, some lawless elements use various means to manufacture fake milk agate. To identify the authenticity of milk agate, we can start from the following aspects:

1. Observe the texture: the real milk agate is natural, fine and even, and there is no obvious trace of artificial trimming. If the texture looks unnatural or has traces of artificial modification, it may be a fake.

2. Hardness detection: the hardness of milk agate is very high, and scratching its surface with a knife and other hard objects will not leave scratches. This method can be used to test its hardness. If it is prone to scratches, it may be a fake.

3. Weight comparison: the weight of milk agate is relatively large, and it has a certain oppressive feeling in your hand. If it feels obviously lighter, it may be a fake.

4. Melting point test: Milk agate has a unique melting point and is not easy to be burnt. You can try burning it. If it's easy to paste, it's probably a fake.