[Jewelry making - Article 00613] - Re: [Orchid] Blue quartz

[The Doctor]

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>     They are translucent with some white banding and/or darker
>     swirls. They look pretty much like agate, except for the odd color.

    This description does sound like agate. They could be a natural
    blue, such as Holly Blue Agate or possibly Blue Lace Agate. The
    simplest way to check for dye is still magnification. Check for dye
    concentrations between the layers. Often, a very unusual hue is a
    good tip-off. 

James in SoFl

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