Original Message: Re: The beads have weight to them, more like stone |
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Measuring the density is relatively easy. Hardness is an easy test too. Also, test for calcium with acid. If they have calcium, you can narrow the field: limestone, calcite, coral, marble, other, etc. Then you can speculate about the 'kind' of limestone, etc. What's the origin?
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