1. There are four simple ways to distinguish the authenticity of garnet: feel, whether there is ice crack, clarity and transparency, and gloss.

2. Look at the handle: Generally, the ratio of garnet is heavier than the weight of crystal, and it can be felt in the handle. Garnet is delicate in contrast, smooth in appearance, comfortable and oily to the touch, not the "glass" feeling of powder crystal. Although the hardness of garnet is high, its texture is brittle, so there will be some cracks on the garnet ornaments sold in the market, which will affect the price of garnet more or less.

3. Look for ice cracks: Under the illumination of light, there are a small amount of cotton wool, ice cracks and inclusions in garnet, which are also the key factors to distinguish the quality of garnet.

4. Look at the clarity and transparency: the standard of gem-grade garnet is that it has good transparency and bright color, its particle size is greater than 5mm, and its interior is flawless, while the value of crystal clear and bright-colored garnet is very high.

5. Look at the gloss: Garnet has a strong luster and looks metallic, but it will feel hazy under strong light.

Extended information:

Garnet, which was called Ziyawu or Ziyawu in ancient China, is a group of minerals that have been used as gemstones and Abrasive in the Bronze Age.

the common Garnet is red, and the English word "garnet" of garnet comes from the Latin word "granatus"("grain"), which may come from "Punica granatum"("pomegranate"). It is a plant with red seeds, and its shape, size and color are similar to some garnet crystals.

according to their chemical composition, the common garnets are identified as six species, namely, Pyrope, Almandine, Spessartite, Andradite, Grossular, with varieties of Uvarovite and cinnamon.

Reference: garnet minerals in Baidu Encyclopedia.