How can I tell the difference between cotton and silk?

Question

I bought a scarf on a market in Morocco. No label, of course, but I was told it is silk. How do I know it is true?

Answer 1

This seems to be challenging for most people. Burning a small sample seems the most promising, though there are good chemical tests available.

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Answer 2

silk should be silky

Answer 3

Silk should be silky and shiny.

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