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Is this real coral? (infosec.pub)
submitted 4 weeks ago by Assassin4@lemmy.world to c/gemstone@lemmy.world
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[–] okwhateverdude@lemmy.world 6 points 4 weeks ago

This is what real coral looks like:

spoilercoral

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[–] Assassin4@lemmy.world 4 points 4 weeks ago

I bought this from a charity / thrift store in the UK and am unsure if it is coral (or how to tell). Can anyone help?

[–] ChonkyOwlbear@lemmy.world 4 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

https://www.wirejewelry.com/jewelry_making_tips_techniques/Is-My-Coral-Real_99.html

[–] Atelopus-zeteki@fedia.io 2 points 4 weeks ago

Enormously helpful and pertinent. Thanks!