How to test Shilajit for authenticity

Shilajit is among the very few substances that can be tested for authenticity at home. Thanks to its distinct characteristics and well-known reactions to external stimuli, distinguishing genuine Shilajit from the rest is easy. Centuries ago when laboratory tests didn’t exist, experts used these methods to determine the value of Shilajit. While laboratory tests aim to identify the substance and test it for heavy metals and other contaminants, they only paint a partial picture of the product.

WHY SHOULD YOU TEST SHILAJIT

In market, only a fraction of products being marketed as Shilajit is real Shilajit. Shilajis is sold in various forms such as powder, capsule and liquid drops. While these forms are advertised as easier to consume, these often contain fillers, low-grade Shilajit or similar looking substance. It is not possible to test Shilajit in these forms.

You can test your Shilajit resin at home using traditional methods.

 1. Burn Test

Shilajit does not catch fire and will not burn. Heat Shilajit with a mini blow torch, it will bubble and produce ash but it will not burn.

2. Temperature Test

Shilajit gets very hard when exposed to colder temperatures and becomes gooey in warmth. Place your Shilajit jar in refrigerator for about fifteen minutes then try scooping some out - hardened Shilajit will not stick to your finger upon touching it. When placed in refrigerator overnight or in freezer, Shilajit will become solid like a rock and will shatter like glass when met with external force.

 3. Solubility Test

Shilajit dissolves in water without leaving any residue, making it clear, golden liquid

4. Form Test

Pure Shilajit has consistent form and does not contain clumps. If you add drops of warm water to it and leave it for some time, water will dissolve evenly. It will make Shilajit less thicker, but holding same characteristics and qualities nonetheless.

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