[Jewelry making - Article 01665] - Re: [Orchid] White Turquoise

[LEESSILVER]

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    I don't believe a white stone can be called turquoise as it  does not
    contain copper. Copper gives turquoise it blue color. 

    However it is not howlite. I have seen pure white stone that  is as
    hard as turquoise and polishes well. One dealer calls the white
    stone he found pristine. It is a great stone if you need pure white. 

    There is another stone on the market that is white with spider web
    purple matrix. It is beautiful if you like white and a purple matrix.

    Both stones take a very nice polish. 

    Both stones can be seen at the Rodeway Inn in Tucson during the Feb
    show. 

Lee Epperson


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