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- Tue Nov 06, 2018 7:22 pm
- Forum: Gemstones
- Topic: THE IDENTIFICATION OF ZACHERY-TREATED TURQUOISE
- Replies: 7
- Views: 702
Re: THE IDENTIFICATION OF ZACHERY-TREATED TURQUOISE
I wanted to make a few comments about the Zachery process. This process uses the diffusion approach, while it is still treated material it is a whole lot better process than the rest. I would assume that they have a standard cocktail of material that is common to all Turquoise and then just heat it ...
- Thu Jan 26, 2017 9:39 am
- Forum: Gemstones
- Topic: Vintage garnet ring
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1170
Re: Vintage garnet ring
Hey K J, Pretty, ring, I do like the Garnets, if I had to guess I would say there is a good possibility that they are Hessonite garnets, Hessonite garnets would be a good match for your Opal because of the Roiling effect. The Roiling effect is a characteristic of the Hessonite garnets. They also cal...
- Thu Jan 26, 2017 9:05 am
- Forum: Introduce Yourself!
- Topic: Greetings from a new member in Nevada
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3148
Re: Greetings from a new member in Nevada
Hello Charles and Welcome to the Forum. There is a lot of interesting information on this site and some very talented people. You, I am sure are going to really enjoy the site.
- Tue Jan 24, 2017 11:54 am
- Forum: Gemstones
- Topic: Vintage garnet ring
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1170
Re: Vintage garnet ring
Hey 8's, the Mongshu or (Monghsu) mine is located in Central MYANMAR or what use to be called BURMA. There are several areas where Rubies are mined in Burma or Myanmar. The original BURMA RUBIES were produced from the Mogok Valley region mines, which are located in the upper regions of country. You ...
- Sun Jan 22, 2017 8:24 pm
- Forum: Gemstones
- Topic: Vintage garnet ring
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1170
Re: Vintage garnet ring
Hey 8's, Long time no see, I came by to check on you from time to time but alas no 8's. That is a very pretty ring, and I would suggest that the rubies hail from the Mongshu mine. I have a Star Ruby of the same color with similar attributes and it hails from the Mongshu. It is unfortunate, I have so...
- Sun Dec 18, 2016 4:04 pm
- Forum: Gemstones
- Topic: The Emerald Deposits of Muzo, Colombia
- Replies: 2
- Views: 279
Re: The Emerald Deposits of Muzo, Colombia
Hey Swordfish, Good article, if you are into Emeralds, there is nothing like a Colombian Emerald. I have some tailing rough from the Muzo mine, while it is just that TAILING ROUGH it is interesting to note the crystal structure and formation of the crystals. I do have a 12 carat cut stone that I pur...
- Sun Aug 21, 2016 3:01 pm
- Forum: Gemstones
- Topic: Rose de France - aka - Fleur de France - Amethyst
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2329
Re: Rose de France - aka - Fleur de France - Amethyst
Mr. Swordfish, In a thread you posted about a friend that had sold their claim for WHITE BUFFALO Turquoise. You said you were the beneficiary of some of the tailing material. The first question I have for you was this THE DRY CREEK mine and the second, do you have any photos of the tailing material....
- Sun Aug 21, 2016 2:54 pm
- Forum: Gemstones
- Topic: Rose de France - aka - Fleur de France - Amethyst
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2329
Re: Rose de France - aka - Fleur de France - Amethyst
Good Morning All,
You hit the nail on the head as usual Pink.
Bill
You hit the nail on the head as usual Pink.
Bill
- Sat Aug 20, 2016 12:43 am
- Forum: Gemstones
- Topic: Rose de France - aka - Fleur de France - Amethyst
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2329
Re: Rose de France - aka - Fleur de France - Amethyst
Hey Pink, So far I really like it on the lap top but I ran across an issue on the mobile that I need to lock down. There seems to be a phishing problem, while I do have a state of the art security system on the phone, I would really like lock it down with out depending on the security system. By the...
- Fri Aug 19, 2016 7:07 pm
- Forum: Gemstones
- Topic: 5 Things You (Probably) Don’t Know About Turquoise
- Replies: 151
- Views: 6448
Re: 5 Things You (Probably) Don’t Know About Turquoise
Mr Swordfish and Mrs. Pink I appreciate all of the nice things you have said. I gotta tell ya though, the most important thing to me is the fact that people do not have to fear litigation over acquiring knowledge. Another important caveat is the uniqueness of Nevada Turquoise. You can have two piece...