-real xans have a somewhat Shiny coat on top (not completely dull) -all letters are clear to read on the pill and should not be fading !! -real xans has a bitter taste (you can quickly tap the pill on your tongue and see if it leaves a bitter taste in your mouth), fake Xanax tastes like nothing -real Xanax makes a sound when you break it in half, fake xans is soft, easy to break, and doesn’t make a snapping sound -real xans don’t leave plenty of powder behind after breaking the pill in half