One more test to check originality of rudraksha bead

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Dear Salamandir,

Thanks for enlightening us.

Om Namah Shivaya

, salamandir wrote:>> i have a goldsmith's "touchstone", and i can tell you that, while a touchstone > is good for telling different kinds of metals and alloys, it would not be good > at all for testing organic materials like rudrakhsha seeds. the stone is very > slightly abrasive, and would rub off the surface of the seed, whether or not > it was an authentic rudrakhsha or another organic material.> > -- > namaste> salamandir> > ============> > On Friday, 091106, narasimhaye, an eminent manifestation of divinity, wrote to > the group:> > We can only confirm this if someone has a goldsmith's stone for> > experimenting. Also if there is a gold line after rubbing the bead, we> > should contact Rudra Centre to let them know and get advice whether this is> > a good way to check for originality.> > > > > -- > Never ask a barber if he thinks you need a haircut.>