1、Texture Transparency Comparison Method
Operation diagram:
Phone flash closely attached to beeswax illumination (dark environment)
True beeswax: The texture is cloud like/block like/stream like (natural and irregular like magma flow)
Fake beeswax: with a spiral stirring texture/brushed shape (similar to Alpine sugar or coffee latte)
Mnemonic:
Natural like Yunxi, counterfeit like stir fried sugar
2、Observation of bubbles and wrapping materials
Operation diagram:
Mobile macro lens magnifies to observe the interior
True beeswax: containing circular bubbles or plant/insect wraps (naturally formed)
Fake beeswax: Bubbles arranged in long ellipses/orientations, or pure without impurities
Trap Warning:
Flawless beeswax ≈ artificially synthesized
3、Purple light lamp fluorescence reaction
Operation diagram:
365nm Purple Light Lamp Illuminates Surface
True beeswax: emits a soft blue-green fluorescence (the white wax part is slightly light purple)
Fake beeswax: No fluorescence or dazzling blue purple (with added fluorescent agent)
4、Holes and wear marks
Operation diagram:
Observing the inner wall and edges of the duct under strong light
Old beeswax: The inner wall of the pore shows glass like abrasion, and there are natural scratches on the edges
Fake beeswax: Smooth pores without wear, neat edge cutting
Key details:
True old wax ice cracks from inside out (fly wing shaped)
5、Physical property testing
Operation diagram:
Saltwater method: Suspension of true beeswax in saturated saltwater for 24 hours
Touch Method: Holding for 2 minutes still feels cold (slow thermal conductivity)
Rubbing method: smell the light pine fragrance (non pungent essence)