Joined: Sun Oct 16, 2005 12:22 pm Posts: 21602 Location: San Francisco
A gem can not be identified by looking at a picture. If all you can provide is a photo of an unknown gem, don't expect a positive identification.
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. Thanks.
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