Answer
Aug 07, 2026 - 02:39 PM
To identify real indicolite, examine its distinctive blue to blue-green hue, typical of this tourmaline variety. Inspect for natural inclusions with magnification and confirm its hardness (7–7.5 on the Mohs scale). For greater certainty, seek advanced gemological testing, such as spectroscopy, refractive index measurement, or specific gravity analysis, which are performed by professional gemological laboratories.
