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<p>[QUOTE="MTswirls, post: 1035100, member: 10594"]Hi everyone,</p><p><br /></p><p>I need some help determining if these beads could be made of chrysoprase, glass, or something else. They are cool to the touch and a little heavy. The smaller beads are slightly translucent, but the bigger beads are not. The holes appear to be uniform in shape and size. If anyone has any tips for deciphering glass beads from gemstones that would be very helpful!</p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks <img src="styles/default/xenforo/smilies/smile.png" class="mceSmilie" alt=":)" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]207973[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]207974[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]207975[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="MTswirls, post: 1035100, member: 10594"]Hi everyone, I need some help determining if these beads could be made of chrysoprase, glass, or something else. They are cool to the touch and a little heavy. The smaller beads are slightly translucent, but the bigger beads are not. The holes appear to be uniform in shape and size. If anyone has any tips for deciphering glass beads from gemstones that would be very helpful! Thanks :) [ATTACH=full]207973[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]207974[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]207975[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
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