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Re: Re: Re: Need expert opinion on this jade incense burner

Posted By: Ernest Wilhelm
Posted Date: Jul 16, 2008 (09:34 PM)

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Pale Celadon indicates that it could be Bowenite, the hardest Serpentine. Clean it, the dirt is only there to make it look old. A soapy bath, using a soft toothbrush, will do the trick. SG= Specific gravity, but I feel it is
unnecessary, as I can see that it is a stone.
Ernest

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Need expert opinion on this jade incense burner - Anita Mui - Jul 17, 2008 (10:02 AM)
- Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Need expert opinion on this jade incense burner - peach88 - Jul 18, 2008 (05:33 AM)
  - Bowenite - Ernest Wilhelm - Jul 20, 2008 (10:36 PM)
    - Re: Bowenite - peach - Jul 21, 2008 (09:46 PM)
      - Re: Re: Bowenite - Ernest Wilhelm - Jul 22, 2008 (05:06 PM)
        Re: Re: Re: Bowenite - peach - Jul 23, 2008 (08:06 PM)
        Re: Re: Re: Bowenite - peach88 - Jul 25, 2008 (01:44 PM)
  - Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Need expert opinion on this jade incense burner - LKeh - Jul 21, 2008 (12:29 AM)
    - Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Need expert opinion on this jade incense burner - Anita Mui - Jul 27, 2008 (11:14 PM)