[Jewelry making - Article 00183] - Re: [Orchid] Red topaz?

[Jerry in Kodiak]

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Noel,

    Yes, topaz is found in various reddish hues . If it was, as you say,
    really inexpensive though, I would be suspicious. Rio Grande
    citrine, for example, is found in hues similar to much more
    expensive topaz. A quick refractive index reading would separate
    those two however. There are other possibilities as well of course.
    If  you are not sure of the ID, maybe you could just say "pretty red
    stone" and price it accordingly, eh? ;-) 

Jerry in Kodiak

 
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