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Post by superioragates on Mar 12, 2010 15:27:12 GMT -5
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Post by NatureNut on Mar 12, 2010 17:01:21 GMT -5
Hey Marie, can we see a closer pic of the stone? Maybe in sunlight, or cloudlight.
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Post by superioragates on Mar 12, 2010 17:57:06 GMT -5
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Post by superioragates on Mar 12, 2010 17:58:06 GMT -5
SORRY bout the blurry! Didn't look blurry when I uploaded them!!!!!!@#$%^&***
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MikeS
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Post by MikeS on Mar 12, 2010 19:02:45 GMT -5
Most likely zoisite or thulite...true lavender jadeite is quite rare.....
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Sabre52
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Post by Sabre52 on Mar 12, 2010 20:37:47 GMT -5
It does look a lot like the Turkish lavendar jadeite which is actually a quartz/jadeite mixture. I've only got a slab or two and all have those brownish spots in them.....Mel
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Post by Toad on Mar 13, 2010 10:12:43 GMT -5
Hey Marie, if it is the Turkish jadeite, I found an interesting article on the web... Oh no! I just tried to provide the link, but it is gone... And I thought stuff stayed on the web forever?
Think I saved a copy on my computer though. See if I can find it...
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Post by Toad on Mar 13, 2010 10:19:15 GMT -5
Well I found it, but I can't figure out how to import the PDF. In short, it saidn that the main components of the stone are jadeite and K feldspar - along with lawsonite and other minerals... I'll see if PM works for the document.
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Post by superioragates on Mar 13, 2010 10:24:16 GMT -5
Well, I trust Mel's judgement on rocks, from what I've seen he knows his stuff! So...that's what I have listed it as, but would like to know more bout it if you can get that to work Todd. If not, email me with it.....
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Post by Toad on Mar 13, 2010 10:41:26 GMT -5
I almost forgot how difficult that article was to wade through. Guess I just don't have a scientific enough mind. In any case, looks like the most pertinent information is in the 1st paragraph - some of the rocks are greater than 60% jadeite.
I imagine most of the people buying your beautiful jewelry won't care about composition. I'd just call it Turkish jade (or jadeite) and leave it at that. If they have questions, you can refer to the article. Hope it helps.
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