Hi guys thanks for taking the time to view my post. I may be in the completely wrong place for answers but at this point I am close to giving up. I know this is different to what your are used too but I inherited over 2 years ago and still have no idea what it's made from.
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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.
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.
Ok if you could help me in finding an expert to do these tests that would be great.
Hi Danny would you mind posting a picture of the item? I'm the curious type and would like to see it. Barbra can post the pic for you if you don't have enough posts.
From the look of it, bowenite, but S.G. would help. I'm in Manchester, U.K. and if you ever find yourself in the area, look me up and I'll run it on my machine.
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