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 Post subject: anyone tell me what this is?
PostPosted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 8:40 am 
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I found this while metal detecting. The bracelet its self is .925 sterling. I just don't know what the stones are.


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 Post subject: Re: anyone tell me what this is?
PostPosted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 2:53 pm 
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As posted in the section CSI: Colored Stone Identification:
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A gem can not be identified by looking at a picture.
If all you can provide is a photo of an unknown gem, please do not post it.

Identification requires additional information, like refractive index, specific gravity, microscopic observations, physical characteristics like fracture/cleavage descriptions, etc.

If it is impossible for you to obtain any of this information, you are advised to bring your unknown to a professional who can decide which tests are necessary for identification.

We are happy to provide recommendations to help you find a professional.

And, now a word for established members:
A request for help in identification is NOT a game.
You DO NOT have to make a guess about what you think the specimen is.

If you are going to post an answer, please give a full explanation as to why you have come to that conclusion and decided to post it as a possibility.
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 4:13 pm 
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I apologize. This is my first time on here. I don't know how to get any of that information. I just found this and thought maybe a could get some suggestions about what these stones are.


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PostPosted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 6:28 pm 
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Are the backs (behind the gems) open or closed?
Could be nephrite, a quartz variety (natural or dyed) , glass or plastic.

Have you done a touch test?
Put one of the stones on your upper lip. Does it feel room temperature or cold?

Also, contact your closest Gem & Mineral Society. Ask to attend their next meeting and ask for some help. It's a lot easier to identify something if it is in front of you.
http://www.rockhounds.com/rockshop/clublist.shtml


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PostPosted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 6:33 pm 
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The backs behind them are open. They are also cold to the
Touch.


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Well, that probably eliminates glass and plastic.
Maybe a couple of these tests will help:

http://www.wikihow.com/Tell-if-Jade-Is-Real


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