Is it possible to determine whether a gem is real by the feel? I'm told no but some just feel so much like plastic!

Thread starter JRVAULTS
Start date Aug 20, 2024

JRVAULTS

Rough_Rock

Aug 20, 2024

Do natural faceted colored gemstones feel like plastic? I tap them and they are obviously not plastic but I can't get past how fake they feel. Cut clarity color etc etc but no feel?

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Is it possible to determine whether a gem is real by the feel? I'm told no but some just feel so much like plastic!

JRVAULTS

Rough_Rock