QUANTITATIVE ANALYTICAL METHODS FOR ANALYSIS OF ZARI

ARTICLES decorated with zari are often prized and keenly sought after by ladies inspite of having to pay high prices for them. This, however , creates a dilemma regarding their worth and appearance as reflected in their price and quality, because of the varying practices followed in their manufacture. In, a previous article, spot tests were describe d for qualitative analysis. This paper reports a study that has been m ade of the suitability or appropriateness of the various tests availab le in literature together with their accuracy and the possibility of t heir use for quantitative analysis as acceptable analytical methods wi th the facilities normally available in conventional testing laborator ies accessible to zari manufacturers. If the amount of the metal prese nt is known, then this information provides a stamp of authenticity an d assurance of quality.