Would you please attribute a time frame to when this bead was made??

I would like to join your group on dzi beads. I cannot find your link now??

One of my friends, when lived in Nepal many many years in the 70's and 80's told me he has a ancient bead also of this same material.

How can I test to see if it is serpentine or agate??

Did you get to look at the long white bead I posted the other day. I would like to know what type of material. Can I send these2 beads to find out what the stone is??

I appreciate your input, this is a learning experience for me.
sincerely from
Walter