[Jewelry making - Article 00152] - Re: [Orchid] Stabilized Vs. natural turquoise?

[tom]

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    I would be surprised to find any turquoise with a hardness greater
    than 5 1\2. further if your tongue sticks to it is probably
    chrysacola. At Tucson last Jan turquoise sold for $60 per lb.for
    stabilized Chinese to $300 for untreated sleeping beauty.A pound will
    make 15-20 good sized bracelets 


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