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 Post subject: Need help identifying this gemstone
PostPosted: Mon Mar 19, 2018 9:56 pm 
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Any help identifying this gemstone is appreciated. The pendant is from Taxco, Mexico. Thanks.


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 Post subject: Re: Need help identifying this gemstone
PostPosted: Thu Mar 22, 2018 12:46 pm 
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I wouldn't rule out staining.
There seems to be dark color concentrations in cracks.
The polish makes me think it may be a coated soft material.
Are the dark crystals metallic in luster?
Have you tried a little acetone on a Q-tip to see if you can see any color on it?


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