This is my first post on this amazing forum. I have been enjoying reading the posts a lot. What a nice place to learn and enjoy.
I need help with the attached images. What kind of Turquoise are they? I work at a thrift store once a week and these were donated recently. I only took three pictures so that is all I have till next Saturday. Are these Asian Turquoise? I am positive they are not dyed hematite, I used acetone on the smallest one and it didn’t bleed. Anyway, I’d appreciate any help.
The fastest thing is to find an inconspicuous spot and poke it with the end of a hot needle to see if it smells of burning plastic. If its real turquoise it won’t do a thing, if not it will leave a mark. That’s why you do it in a hidden spot. Just heat the tip of a needle up with a lighter until it’s red hot…but be careful, maybe hold the needle with some pliers or something.
