AC
October 10, 2018, 5:03pm
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Purchased prior to 1992. Any idea on the stone?
Jason
October 12, 2018, 7:25pm
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Looks like block. Have you done a needle test or looked under a loop?
AC
October 14, 2018, 7:06pm
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Well…you nailed that one! Guess that explains the abrasions also.
This has me concerned that other pieces in the collection might not be exactly as they seem. There are some big pieces of turquoise, I guess I need to go poke on them too. Thanks Jason, You Rock.
AC
October 15, 2018, 1:25am
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Here is a link to a post showing different " Block" types…Thanks Bigbree43
I found this chart depicting all kinds of block turquoise available to purchase. Always be aware of what you are buying! I found that gently “tapping” the stone against my teeth is a good test that I can do on site (before purchasing) without damaging the stone. Genuine turquoise will sound like glass when gently tapped against your tooth. Block will sound like plastic. It sounds like a crazy thing to do, but I promise it works!
Block turquoise, sometimes called synthetic turquoise, contains no…
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