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Subject:Could it really be Jade?
Posted By: Doug Colosio Sun, Jan 17, 2010 IP: 75.208.129.71

Hi all, I was told this may be Jade but after reading all the posts I doubt it.
Thanks for looking and I appreciate the help.

Doug







Subject:Re: Could it really be Jade?
Posted By: Ernest Wilhelm Sun, Jan 17, 2010

No, this is Serpentine. A 2-3 mm scratch test (strong steel pin)will reveal a white scratch.
Ernest

Subject:Re: Could it really be Jade?
Posted By: Anita Mui Sun, Jan 17, 2010

Dear Doug

Can it be picked with steel knife?

It looks like newly carved serpentine to me.

Have fun
Anita

Subject:Re: Re: Could it really be Jade?
Posted By: Doug Colosio Mon, Jan 18, 2010

You are both absolutely right. It does react just as you say. Thank You :)


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