[Jewelry making - Article 00716] - Re: [Orchid] "Cherry Quartz" beads

[Alana Clearlake]

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    I have seen two versions of "cherry Quartz." One was obviously
    glass, as I could see the bubbles without magnification. Yesterday, I
    saw some faceted material purchased in India, no bubbles discernible.
    Could there be two versions of this "gem" being sold: one glass, the
    other irradiated quartz? The person showing me a necklace with these
    beads told me she uses only "natural" materials. So are dyed pearls
    natural? How about stones altered by chemical, irradiation, dyes? 

Alana Clearlake


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