Thanks for this, Sandy. Like Kim, I didn't realize it was considered a gem stone. I knew that it was dyed and passed off a lot for turquoise. I have a couple of bags of stone chips that I'm unsure of whether they are howlite or turquoise (they were given to me from the family of someone who passed away). It occurred to me that I could sacrifice one or two and plop them in some hydrochloric acid and see what happens. Thanks for the video.
it doesnt bother me to use Howlite beads.........they look really nice anyways......but didnt really know they where still a gem stone.....so Thank you for telling us about them...hugssss
No, it doesn't bother me either, Kim. Although now I know why the "turquoise" & "coral" bracelet I bought years ago in New Mexico is all faded and white around the edges!
I do admit tho..if you pay for a certain stone etc,thats what you should get.makes me wonder how many gemstones i have thinking there one thing...but really not...there are way too many dishonest ppl in this world.....sorry about your bracelet tho......hugsssss
It would be truly maddening if you paid what real turquoise is worth and got something else, but if you got it for super cheap, then it's not so bad. :-)
Very informative, thank you, Sandy.
Very good to know Sandy , thank you so much for sharing !
You see, I learned something new, as usual. Thanks
Me, too! :-)
Thanks for this, Sandy. Like Kim, I didn't realize it was considered a gem stone. I knew that it was dyed and passed off a lot for turquoise. I have a couple of bags of stone chips that I'm unsure of whether they are howlite or turquoise (they were given to me from the family of someone who passed away). It occurred to me that I could sacrifice one or two and plop them in some hydrochloric acid and see what happens. Thanks for the video.
Glad it was helpful. I learned a lot while researching for the video!
it doesnt bother me to use Howlite beads.........they look really nice anyways......but didnt really know they where still a gem stone.....so Thank you for telling us about them...hugssss
No, it doesn't bother me either, Kim. Although now I know why the "turquoise" & "coral" bracelet I bought years ago in New Mexico is all faded and white around the edges!
I do admit tho..if you pay for a certain stone etc,thats what you should get.makes me wonder how many gemstones i have thinking there one thing...but really not...there are way too many dishonest ppl in this world.....sorry about your bracelet tho......hugsssss
It would be truly maddening if you paid what real turquoise is worth and got something else, but if you got it for super cheap, then it's not so bad. :-)
can't howlite be imitated as well though?
I suppose, but it's so inexpensive I don't know why anyone would bother.