[Jewelry making - Article 01287] - Re: [Orchid] Petrified Wood simulant - Watch out!

[Steelybone]

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>     Interesting that they're making it to a particular degree of
>     porosity for their purposes. It doesn't seem like they'll be
>     working toward the type of structure that is conducive to
>     jewelry-quality petrified wood 

    A lot of simulants and mock-ups are made for industrial purposes
    originally - diamonds, zeolites, the vapor-deposited metal coatings
    that make "Mystic topaz" and aqua aura. But those with an eye for a
    dollar will find a way to market the bling factor. 

Tas
http://www.earthlywealth.com/

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