Tiki Central / Tiki Carving / NEW Benzart Black Jade Marq 3-6-14
Post #465699 by wentiki on Tue, Jun 30, 2009 7:14 AM
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Bowenite (a serpentine variety) is often hard enough to not be scratched by steel. If there is gradation in the material that's another strong indicator. Some forms of nephrite, especially older/chemically altered pieces, may be scratched. Based on that vaseline-y translucency though I'd still go with the above. |