How to identify agarwood? Identification methods and techniques of agarwood

Agarwood is a very precious spice in life. It has a high collection value and is sold at a very high price in the market. However, the output of agarwood is very low and it is in short supply all year round. Therefore, some fake agarwood often appears in the market. So how can we distinguish whether agarwood is real or fake? There are many ways to distinguish the authenticity of agarwood. The following editor will take you to learn together.

1. Look at the appearance

When identifying agarwood, you need to hold it in your hand and observe it carefully to see whether its grain is clear and whether its color is similar, because natural agarwood cannot be without flaws, and often artificial things have similar colors and are more perfect in senses. In other words, the more perfect the agarwood is, the more likely it is to be a fake.

2. Feel the texture

To identify agarwood, you can also rub the surface of the agarwood with your hands. If you feel that the surface of the agarwood is greasy or cold, it means that the agarwood is real, because fake agarwood will not have this feature. In addition, when you touch the agarwood with your hands, you can feel its weight. The higher the oil content, the heavier it is, and the less oil content, the lighter it is.

3. Smell the aroma

Good quality agarwood will have a natural and pure fragrance. People say that natural agarwood is the best gift from nature to mankind, and it is the most genuine and pure fragrance. However, the fragrance of agarwood from different origins will also be different. However, no matter where the agarwood is produced, its natural fragrance cannot be replicated by artificial and modern technology. Therefore, when identifying agarwood, if you smell a fragrance that is not unique, it means it is a fake. In addition, the more you smell the real agarwood, the more you want to smell it, but fake agarwood does not have this characteristic.