The secret to the surface of Phra Somdej amulets! Why are they "dry but not dead"? Materials scie...
What you'll gain from this video:
You'll understand the true meaning of "dry surface" in materials science and be able to distinguish between amulets that are "dry due to age" and those that are "dry due to nutrient deficiency" or "fake dryness." This helps reduce the risk of being deceived by amulets that have been artificially treated with heat to create a rough surface.
"Don't be alarmed if you see a Phra Somdej amulet with a completely dry surface, because that may be a sign of authenticity meticulously created by time."
In this video, we'll delve into the moisture equilibrium of Phra Somdej amulets that are over a hundred years old. Why does free water disappear completely, leaving only bound water within the crystalline structure? This makes the surface appear still, stable, and not shiny like new amulets. But the miracle is that this dryness has a hidden "deep smoothness" inside, caused by the light reflection of the internal structure that still retains material flexibility. This is not the dryness of the cement dust in fake amulets that have been artificially treated with heat until the chemical structure is damaged.
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