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Let's Rock => Rough and Slabs => Topic started by: MurphyStone on October 17, 2016, 04:44:54 PM

Title: White jade?
Post by: MurphyStone on October 17, 2016, 04:44:54 PM

I thought this to be white jade but the pattern when held to light doesn't look like any jade I have scene.

Title: Re: White jade?
Post by: bobby1 on October 17, 2016, 06:08:14 PM

Looks like milky chalcedony with an internal feature that is called "turtle Back"
Bob

Title: Re: White jade?
Post by: Stonemon on October 17, 2016, 06:33:41 PM

I agree with Bob, This looks like a high quality agate with "bubbles" or "turtleback."  When I am cutting Holley or some of the other heirloom species this is always a good sign... Quality stuff.
Bill

Title: Re: White jade?
Post by: MurphyStone on October 17, 2016, 06:39:22 PM

Thanks I have to agree after looking up some images after your input.

Title: Re: White jade?
Post by: Stonemon on October 17, 2016, 07:44:48 PM

After looking at the first pic again, I might guess a snakeskin agate. The photo is not conclusive but it could be that.
Bill   :dontknow:

Title: Re: White jade?
Post by: southerly on October 18, 2016, 11:22:00 PM

yup chalcedony

Title: Re: White jade?
Post by: gjones on December 09, 2016, 03:24:44 PM

Can someone post a photo of white Jade?

Title: Re: White jade?
Post by: Redrummd on December 09, 2016, 04:01:55 PM

Here is a link to knives done in white Nephrite Jade:

http://gemstone.smfforfree4.com/index.php/topic,15079.0.html