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Hi Richard,
I agree with Thomas - it seems that there are two different green bead types in your group. I have a few suggestions - Study each bead using a magnifying glass, or stereomicroscope if you have access to one. Group the beads according to what you find - color, shape, what the edges of the holes look like, etc. Hold each one up to strong light and look for cracks, bubbles, etc., and compare translucency and color. It will be good practice to train your eye to look for small details. Once you have these groups (looks like you will have at least 2) then take a picture of two or three of each type, strung together as a side-by-side comparison. Please make sure the picture is in good focus. Once you post this, the rest of the BCN forum members may have more input for you. Even so, it is sometimes very difficult to identify from pictures! Note: Look inside the holes of the blue disks that appear to be made of wood. Surely you can tell if they are wood, and also by how they feel. About the only thing I have ever mistaken for wood is dyed horn or bone - these materials tend to be a bit denser (heavier) than wood, but not always. All rights reserved by Bead Collector Network and its users |
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