Identifying Original Sandalwood Stick

Identifying Original Sandalwood Stick

Identifying original sandalwood is very easy but not scientific. Only the DND test can tell about its purity or fake.


Key Notes

  • Authentic Sandalwood Stick Verification Guide
    • Step-by-Step Testing Method:
    • Initial Smell Test
    • Gently rub the stick and inhale deeply
    • Genuine scent: Sweet, soft, woody with floral notes
      Water Wash Test
    • Rinse under cold water for 30 seconds
    • Pat dry with cloth
    • Post-Wash Evaluation
    • Re-smell immediately after drying
    • Authentic: Fragrance remains strong (90-100% retention)
      Fake: Scent reduces by 50% or more
      Key Indicators of Fake Sandalwood:
      ✗ Chemical/perfume-like odor
      ✗ Color bleeds in water
      ✗ Brittle texture or powdery surface

Identifying Original Sandalwood Stick

The smell is the first matter to identify it. The sandalwood tree needs 30 to 40 years to achieve the perfect aroma. Keep in mind smell is always sweet and light. In the market, you can get many government seals or stamps on the wood. But 95% of them are not original.

Another way to check the purity is a DNA test. It is a scientific method. Normally it is done at the laboratory. It is a hard method for the common people.

Because there are so many imitations on the market, it might be difficult to distinguish real sandalwood (wood or powder). Nonetheless, you can identify genuine sandalwood by remembering these important factors:

1. Sandalwood Initial Test (Water Wash Test)

After therty seconds of rinsing with cold water, use a cloth to pat the item dry. Once it has dried, smell it again right away. The scent of real sandalwood will last for 90–100% of its duration. The aroma will fade or vanish if it's artificial. The scent of real sandalwood lingers.

2. Fragrance

The scent of real sandalwood is woodsy, sweet, smooth, and enduring. It's subdued yet soothing. Fake sandalwood frequently has a strong, artificial aroma that goes off fast.

3. Density and Weight

Because of its high percentage of oil, real sandalwood is usually dense and weighty for its size. In water, it usually sinks. It may be fake if it feels light in your hand.

4. Texture and Colour

White sandalwood has a smooth, smooth feel and can be pale yellow to reddish-brown in colour. Red sandalwood has no visible grains and is a deep red colour.

5. Test from scratch

Lightly scratch a piece of sandalwood with a knife. Real sandalwood will instantly give off its scent and form a gentle coating.

6. Burn Test
Light a tiny bit of sandalwood on fire. As it burns, real sandalwood will continue to smell good. Although fake sandalwood may smell nice at first, it will mostly smell like smoke or burning.

These techniques will help you in identifying real sandalwood. However, it's important to depend on a variety of techniques and speak with an experienced seller to be 100% certain.

In Hindi

यहाँ असली चंदन (लकड़ी या पाउडर) को पहचानने के कुछ आसान और भरोसेमंद तरीके दिए गए हैं — क्योंकि बाजार में नकली चंदन बहुत मिलता है:

1. पानी से टेस्ट | Water Test

चंदन को ठंडे पानी से 30 सेकंड तक धोएं और फिर कपड़े से सुखा लें। सूखने के बाद उसे सूंघिए।
अगर खुशबू अभी भी तेज है (90-100% बनी रहती है), तो यह असली चंदन है। नकली चंदन की खुशबू हल्की हो जाती है या गायब हो जाती है।

2. खुशबू | Scent

असली चंदन की खुशबू मीठी, हल्की, शांत करने वाली और लंबे समय तक रहने वाली होती है।
नकली चंदन में तेज़, कृत्रिम (आर्टिफिशियल) या जल्दी उड़ जाने वाली खुशबू हो सकती है।

3. वज़न और घनत्व | Weight and Density

असली चंदन भारी और ठोस होता है, क्योंकि इसमें तेल की मात्रा ज़्यादा होती है।
यह अक्सर पानी में डूब जाता है। अगर चंदन हल्का लगे, तो वह नकली हो सकता है।

4. रंग और बनावट | Color and Texture

सफेद चंदन – इसका रंग हल्का पीला से लेकर भूरा हो सकता है। इसकी बनावट चिकनी और महीन होती है।

लाल चंदन – इसका रंग गहरा लाल होता है और इसमें दानेदार रेखाएं नहीं होतीं।

5. स्क्रैच टेस्ट  | Scratch Test

चंदन को चाकू से हल्का खुरचिए। अगर वह असली है, तो उसमें से खुशबू तुरंत निकलेगी और मुलायम परत दिखाई देगी।

6. जलाने का टेस्ट | Burn Test

चंदन का छोटा टुकड़ा जलाएं।
अगर वह जलते हुए भी अपनी खुशबू बनाए रखे, तो वह असली है। नकली चंदन जलने पर सिर्फ धुआँ देता है या तेज़ जलने की गंध आती है।

निष्कर्ष:

असली चंदन की पहचान एक ही तरीके से नहीं होती — बेहतर होगा कि आप 2-3 तरीकों को मिलाकर देखें और किसी अनुभवी दुकानदार या जानकार की सलाह लें।

अगर चाहें तो मैं इसका एक प्रिंटेबल पोस्टर या मोबाइल फ्रेंडली गाइड भी बना सकता हूँ।

Sandalwood

Sandalwood is a kind of wood tree in the genus Santalum. The woods are Jaiphal class. There are 18 classes of Indian wood. The trunk of the wood is divided into three parts. These are bark, Sapwood, and heartwood.

Among these, heartwood is costly. The colour of the heartwood is yellow. Sapwood is white. It is one of the most expensive woods in the world. At present the Indian government deals with all the monitoring of the sandalwood business.

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