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Hi Guys,
I thought I posted a reply immediatley after Judy's reply, perhaps it wasn't validated?
Anyway, the results of the scratch test (with a sharp needle - I didn't have a pin) was that it came off White. I have never heard of this pin scratch test being used in gemmology before.
If it were nephrite/jadeite with a bit of trace element or something mixed into the chemical structure could that impact the supposed hardness... what could cause something in the jade family to become soft?
I have been told by two Australian valuers (of 70 years combined industry experience) that it is Jade, mutton fat, undyed on some kind of stone base.
Also, I recall seeing at the Hong Kong Jewellery fair a huge sculpture of Nephrite in the form of an intricate boat as well as a carosel... so I know the carving techniques exist.
I bought this at the auction of the estate of a well known socialite who's estate had been stored in trust since the 60's. It was listed in the auction as Jade.
Apologies for my post not being here earlier, I think I might have attached some larger file sizes for a close up and the file size was too large.
Kind regards and Thankyou,
Andrea.
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