Heavier is not automatically better

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The central idea

The number on a scale is influenced by size, moisture, condition and treatment. It cannot alone establish density in the hand, maturity or structural stability. Compare weight only as context within a fuller inspection, and do not let a precise number substitute for understanding the pair.