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Hi,

I believe what you might have here is "Rhodochrosite". Here are some links to learn about it,

http://www.gemselect.com/other-info/about-rhodochrosite.php

http://www.gemselect.com/rhodochrosite/rhodochrosite.php

and especially here,

http://www.bernardine.com/gemstones/rhodochrosite.htm

Remembering that the forms of rhodochrosite come in other colors as well, such as Color: pink, rose, red, white, yellowish grey, brown.

You could also have a mixture of gems in this carving, remembering the rule that "what grows together, belongs together". My thought on this is the different color that the dragons/fish have then the base of the carving has.

My suggestion is to take it to the nearest college, and let the science geo-lab/team test it for you!! They may even do it for free as a project...

Best wishes,
Barb

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