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Subject:Is this a jade necklace?
Posted By: Moon Fri, Nov 13, 2020 IP: 2001:980:57ae:1:d49b Dear participants, |
Subject:Re: Is this a jade necklace?
Posted By: Ernest Wilhelm Sat, Nov 14, 2020 If you can take a close up of one bead, preferably outdoors, natural light, if you have something like that in you country . .it would be of great help. It has to be a sharp photo. . |
Subject:Re: Is this a jade necklace?
Posted By: Moon Tue, Nov 17, 2020 Dear Ernest, |
Subject:Re: Is this a jade necklace?
Posted By: Ernest Wilhelm Tue, Nov 17, 2020 The color is close, however I suspect that it is a softer stone. A specific gravity test would tell you exactly what it is. |
Subject:Re: Is this a jade necklace?
Posted By: Moon Thu, Nov 19, 2020 Thanks is there also a simple test, which may not give 100% certainty, but is still a good indication? I find the test with weight and water really complicated. |
Subject:Re: Is this a jade necklace?
Posted By: Ernest Wilhelm Thu, Nov 19, 2020 Yes, very ,very carefully ,with a strong needle make a 2 mm scratch on the backside of one bead. you use only enough pressure to make that tiny scratch. then let us know if you can scratch it easily or not. |
Subject:Re: Is this a jade necklace?
Posted By: Moon Tue, Nov 24, 2020 Dear Ernest, |
Subject:Re: Is this a jade necklace?
Posted By: Ernest Wilhelm Tue, Nov 24, 2020 Next step is to take the beads to a public library, if you have such a system. Then look for a book which has gem identification. Compare what you see with your beads. |
Subject:Re: Is this a jade necklace?
Posted By: Moon Sun, Nov 29, 2020 Thanks i will do. |
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