Featured Faturan, Bakelite, or?

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  1. gauntlettgems

    gauntlettgems Well-Known Member

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    Hi guys,
    Both tested as Bakelite with simichrome. My sniffer is no good so I cannot tell by the smell. Someone told me the smaller bead necklace could be faturan.

    What are your thoughts on either?

    Thank you so much
     
    gauntlettgems, Jan 29, 2022
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  2. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    Did you try a UV light?
     
    Ownedbybear, Jan 29, 2022
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  3. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    The term faturan is often used for phenolic resin from Asia Minor and the Middle East. There is still confusion as to whether faturan, as something separate from Bakelite, even exists, but according to this source 'faturan' does not test positive for Bakelite:

    https://abfabtreasures.wordpress.com/2011/01/10/what-is-faturan/

    If so, your beads are not faturan.
     
    Any Jewelry, Jan 30, 2022
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  4. gauntlettgems

    gauntlettgems Well-Known Member

    For amber? I did shine it on the yellow looking ones and don’t think I got a reaction. Is that what you mean?
    Also, would the color be butterscotch and not egg yolk?
    Thank you for helping
     
    gauntlettgems, Jan 31, 2022
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