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Old July 30th 06, 12:04 AM posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
Jackie
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Hi !

I just got a nice green pendant for my birthday and I don't know what
type of stone it is.
I've posted a picture of it here : http://www.objectica.com/stone.jpg

If anyone knows what this is, please answer !

Thanks a lot !

Jackie


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Old July 30th 06, 04:00 AM posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
will1
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Couple of possible IDs. Best case it is a brecciated chert,but more likely a
composite of variscite (or green turquoise) and epoxy. Will E.

"Jackie" wrote in message
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Hi !

I just got a nice green pendant for my birthday and I don't know what
type of stone it is.
I've posted a picture of it here : http://www.objectica.com/stone.jpg

If anyone knows what this is, please answer !

Thanks a lot !

Jackie






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Old July 30th 06, 07:34 AM posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
Abrasha
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Jackie wrote:
Hi !

I just got a nice green pendant for my birthday and I don't know what
type of stone it is.
I've posted a picture of it here : http://www.objectica.com/stone.jpg

If anyone knows what this is, please answer !

Thanks a lot !

Jackie



Looks like a dye job of turquoise. Fair amount of glue in there too.

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Old July 30th 06, 06:41 PM posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
m4816k
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"Jackie" wrote in message
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Hi !

I just got a nice green pendant for my birthday and I don't know what
type of stone it is.
I've posted a picture of it here : http://www.objectica.com/stone.jpg

If anyone knows what this is, please answer !

Thanks a lot !

Jackie



My guess; could be some sort of jasper.



 




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