Fake Turquoise
Turquenite
A variety of Howlite
What is Fake Turquoise?
Fake Turquoise is a man-made material usually sold as tumbled stone. It is made from howlite or magnesite and dyed in turquoise blue so that it resembles turquoise stone. It is often sold falsely as turquoise. It is not suitable for carving, as the dye is not able to penetrate deep into the material.
Optical Properties
- Refractive Index
- 1.583-1.608
- Birefringence
- 0.019
- Pleochroism
- None
- Optical Character
- Biaxial negative
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Fake Turquoise Localities Map
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North ZoneCentral RidgeSouth Basin
Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Blue, green
- Streak
- White
- Luster
- Sub-vitreous, Dull
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- Ca2B5SiO9(OH)5
- Elements
- B, Ca, H, O, Si
Also Known As
Fake TurquoiseTurquoise ImitationBlue MagnesiteTurquonite
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