[Jewelry making - Article 00194] - Re: [Orchid] Blue quartz/blue chalcedony

[dlevin]

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    When in Tucson, I purchased a small supply of the rough of a
    relatively new blue chalcedony that comes only from Namibia. As far
    as I know it is available from only one mine. It is a much darker
    blue than the sky blue of holly blue agate, or any other blue
    chalcedony I've seen.  It is more in the tones of navy or perhaps a
    lighter Pacific Ocean blue. I haven't finished cutting a piece yet
    because I've been working on other things but I'd be glad to forward
    a photo if anyone is interested. 

    It is definitely a chalcedony and one of the pieces I have is
    included with a lighter blue plume.  It's all quite handsome and an
    exciting new material for those who like the glowy translucence of 
    chalcedony and want blue.  As I said, I only got a small amount. But
    I know I can track down the source. Of course, as one can imagine,
    it's not cheap. 

Derek Levin 


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