How can you tell if a piece of amber is real?

How can I tell if a piece of amber is real or a replica?

  • Answer:

    One test is the acetone test. Regular amber is not soluble and therefore acetone should not do anything to it. With plastic fakes, acetone can dissolve the outer layer, which can sometimes be a shellac coating.

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