IS IT REAL TURQUOISE? 🧐

Good info for both buyers & sellers. Although faux turquoise is actually dyed howlite (a lovely natural stone in its own right, photo 2). Some looks so real I even question it & I am a lifelong gem junky. This is a great way to tell if any gem is dyed, including red coral & lapis. Apply to a small area with a QTIP, as mentioned if dyed it will remove the color or at least lighten it, so chose the most obscure area. Freely copy & share this info. Photo & text/info credit: gemrockauctions.com 😝