Original Message:   I'm waiting for new refractometer fluid to arrive, then will test

The stone is noticeably heavy and hard, and - as you observed - the polish is a bit brighter than one would expect for the usual varieties of serpentine used to imitate jade. However, some serpentines have a hardness around 6 (higher than jade), which would account for the polish. Dye was my first thought, too, but loupe examination doesn't show typical traces of dye - the green coloring looks natural. So...further bulletins as events warrant, I guess. Copyright 2024 All rights reserved by Bead Collector Network and its users

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