Cómo identificar jade auténtico

With many fake jade items on the market, here is how to identify authentic jade. Visual inspection: check for natural, uneven color distribution; examine transparency (genuine jade is translucent); look for fine-grained smooth texture. Physical tests: jade can scratch glass; a knife cannot scratch jade; genuine jade produces a clear, melodic sound when tapped; jade feels heavier than glass or plastic. Always ask for a gemological certificate including type (A/B/C), treatment status, and quality assessment. Common fakes include glass, plastic, dyed stones, and treated jade.