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Subject:'Jade' necklace
Posted By: Sally Fri, Oct 02, 2020 IP: 90.254.45.60

While I'm on the subject. Any thoughts as to whether this could be Jade? Or something else? Bowenite again?



Subject:Re: 'Jade' necklace
Posted By: Ernest Wilhelm Sun, Oct 04, 2020

If this is the correct color, then it is not Bowenite, but it could be very well Jadeite. A Specific gravity will would show what it is.
Ernest

Subject:Re: 'Jade' necklace
Posted By: Sally Mon, Oct 05, 2020

Thanks Ernest. I'd say the colour is about right , perhaps a little greyer in tone. I think I understand how to carry out the test on solid objects with very basic equipment i.e. spring balance scales and a container of water but presume that wouldn't work with composite pieces including other elements , like the necklace.

Subject:Re: 'Jade' necklace
Posted By: Ernest Wilhelm Mon, Oct 05, 2020

If we are talking about specific gravity test, that is the best test for everything.
Ernest

Subject:Re: 'Jade' necklace
Posted By: Ernest Wilhelm Mon, Oct 05, 2020

A thought: if you can do specific gravity tests, you are ahead of most people. Keep studying.
Ernest

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Subject:Re: 'Jade' necklace
Posted By: Sally Tue, Oct 06, 2020

Thanks Ernest. I haven't done an sg test yet but i think i understand the process, I'm willing to have a go anyway.


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