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MurphyStone

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White jade?
« 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.
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Re: White jade?
« Reply #1 on: October 17, 2016, 06:08:14 PM »
Looks like milky chalcedony with an internal feature that is called "turtle Back"
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Re: White jade?
« Reply #2 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.
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Re: White jade?
« Reply #3 on: October 17, 2016, 06:39:22 PM »
Thanks I have to agree after looking up some images after your input.
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Re: White jade?
« Reply #4 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:
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Re: White jade?
« Reply #5 on: October 18, 2016, 11:22:00 PM »
yup chalcedony
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Re: White jade?
« Reply #6 on: December 09, 2016, 03:24:44 PM »
Can someone post a photo of white Jade?
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Re: White jade?
« Reply #7 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

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