[Jewelry making - Article 00023] - Re: [Orchid] White Turquoise

[Silverspotstudio]

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    Indian Jewelers Supply sells cabs of two varieties of something
    called magnesite - one is white with dark veining, and the other (the
    "Wild Horse Magnesite") is white with patches of brownish or pinkish
    coloration and dark veining. The texture of the veining is very
    different from that of howlite; it reminds me a bit of head cheese!
    IJS sells this stone and howlite as substitutes for white turquoise
    for the "White Buffalo look." 

    I know diddly about this stone, but I'd be keen to hear what the
    G.G.'s here know of it. 

Cheers,

Jessee Smith
www.silverspotstudio.com
Cincinnati, Ohio

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