How to distinguish Turkvenite from turquoise?

Howlite, turkenite, turquenite. in short, magnesite oldman: Assuming that a number of our readers will begin to ask questions – why turkvenite was declared, but howlite (or any similar ones) was declared in the magazine, I refer you immediately to the following article: (was posted on the website www.imperis.ru, published from a saved copy) Turkvenit – a new age of turquoise For the fifth millennium, people have been using stones in jewelry; for centuries, stones have fascinated people and continue to this day. Once they had value in themselves, without any consideration of their value. And this was an era of pure enjoyment of the beauty of stone. But soon a person begins to sell and buy stones, barter and collect them, and they become unwitting participants in the race for profit. The more beautiful and rare the stone, the more expensive it is – this was known even before our era. And here it is, the dream of all money-grubbers, a stone that can be anything you want: you want it to be turquoise, or you want it to be coral or lapis lazuli. And so he is turned into turquoise and plays his role perfectly. Few buyers know how handsome he is without a mask. From the dossier: turquenite is a type of howlite, calcium borosilicate. Hardness 3,50 on the Mohs scale, density from 2,53 to 2,59 g/cm3. The shine is silky, porcelain-like after polishing. Other names: blue howlite, blue magnesite, howlite-turquoise, turkenite, turquonite, turqurenite. The term “turquenite” has been used in the stone-cutting and mineral trade since the 1970s to designate a blue variety of howlite, aka magnesite, colored to resemble as closely as possible the already rare and, alas, expensive turquoise, the reserves of which are depleted (from English “turquoise” – turquoise). The turquoise color of turquenite is, unfortunately, not natural, but it is a natural mineral. The natural color of howlite is gray or white with black or brown veins. Since 2004, the name “turquenite” has been applied in some cases to so-called fortified and also refined turquoise. Cemented turquoise is a lower quality turquoise that is softer and more porous, sometimes chalky. Its quality is improved by impregnation with various colorless organic cements: polystyrene, various resins, oils, wax, paraffin, fat, etc. n Refined turquoise, unlike fortified turquoise, also undergoes a process of color enhancement – staining. As a result, such turquoise does not look very natural and has a plastic sheen. Fortified turquoise cannot be distinguished by eye from natural one, and with the development of strengthening technologies, it gradually becomes impossible to distinguish it from natural one using gemological tests. Both of these types are considered true turquoise, but all treatments must be specified by the manufacturer. Turquenite is indeed often passed off as turquoise – it is so similar to it, but it should be remembered that turquoise never comes in large pieces and does not have a porcelain shine. In addition, on turquenite you can distinguish small crystals with a magnifying glass, which does not happen on turquoise. Thus, it becomes clear that the name “turquenite” is very much a trade name, referring to colored howlite, similar to turquoise. This is also evidenced by the fact that there were attempts to make the name “Turkvenit” a trademark. All this whirlpool of “turquoise” passions very little affected the reputation of howlite itself, which was discovered in 1868 by the Canadian chemist, geologist and mineralogist Henry How. Howlite is also called caulite or howlite, following the English pronunciation. It is found in the form of gray-white nodules, similar to heads of cauliflower. Although its hardness is low, howlite has viscosity due to the fact that it consists of tiny crystals intertwined with each other. It is widely used in stone cutting and is used for inserts in jewelry, where it shows its natural beauty and unique vein patterns. Howlite is mined in the USA (California and Nevada), Canada, Germany, Serbia, Slovakia and Turkey. Basically, howlite is tumbled (pieces of the mineral are ground in a loose form and when finished resemble pebbles), and then painted blue. Answers – 2 Black Abishai: oldman quotes: turquenite is a type of howlite, calcium borosilicate. Hardness 3,50 on the Mohs scale, density from 2,53 to 2,59 g/cm3. The shine is silky, porcelain-like after polishing. Other names: blue howlite, blue magnesite, howlite-turquoise, turkenite, turquonite, turqurenite. The term “turquenite” has been used in the stone-cutting and mineral trade since the 1970s to designate a blue variety of howlite, otherwise known as magnesite. From the above we can conclude that magnesite is one of the alternative names for howlite. But magnesite is a separate mineral, magnesium carbonate. And in the magazine itself it is written that turkenite is the trade name for various imitations of turquoise, including those based on magnesite. So, rather, it is not turkenite that is a variety of howlite, but howlite or magnesite may be varieties of turkenite (in painted form). Eugene: Thanks for the information, I collect stones, but I don’t have time to read about them. Now I know what howlit is turkenit For the fifth millennium, people have been using stones in jewelry; stones have fascinated people for centuries and continue to this day. Once they had value in themselves, without any consideration of their value. And this was an era of pure enjoyment of the beauty of stone. But soon a person begins to sell and buy stones, barter and collect them, and they become unwitting participants in the race for profit. The more beautiful and rare the stone, the more expensive it is – this was known even before our era. And here it is, the dream of all money-grubbers, a stone that can be anything you want: you want it to be turquoise, or you want it to be coral or lapis lazuli. And so he is turned into turquoise and plays his role perfectly. Few buyers know how handsome he is without a mask. From the dossier:
turquenite – a type of howlite, calcium borosilicate. Hardness 3,50 on the Mohs scale, density from 2,53 to 2,59 g/cm3. The shine is silky, porcelain-like after polishing. Other names: blue howlite, blue magnesite, howlite-turquoise, turquonite, turqurenite. The term “turquenite” has been used in the stone-cutting and mineral trade since the 1970s to designate a blue variety of howlite, otherwise known as magnesite, colored to resemble as closely as possible the already rare and, alas, expensive turquoise, the reserves of which have been depleted (from English “turquoise” – turquoise). The turquoise color of turquenite is, unfortunately, not natural, but it is a natural mineral. The natural color of howlite is gray or white with black or brown veins. Since 2004, the name “turquenite” has been applied in some cases to so-called fortified and also refined turquoise. Cemented turquoise is a lower quality turquoise that is softer and more porous, sometimes chalky. Its quality is improved by impregnation with various colorless organic cements: polystyrene, various resins, oils, wax, paraffin, fat, etc. Refined turquoise, unlike strengthened, also undergoes a process of color enhancement – staining. As a result, such turquoise does not look very natural and has a plastic sheen. Fortified turquoise cannot be distinguished by eye from natural one, and with the development of strengthening technologies, it gradually becomes impossible to distinguish it from natural one using gemological tests. Both of these types are considered true turquoise, but all treatments must be specified by the manufacturer. Turquenite is indeed often passed off as turquoise – it is so similar to it, but it should be remembered that turquoise never comes in large pieces and does not have a porcelain shine. In addition, on turquenite you can distinguish small crystals with a magnifying glass, which does not happen on turquoise. Thus, it becomes clear that the name “turquenite” is very much a trade name, referring to colored howlite, similar to turquoise. This is also evidenced by the fact that there have been attempts to the name “Turkvenit” is a trademark. All this whirlpool of “turquoise” passions very little affected the reputation of howlite itself, which was discovered in 1868 by the Canadian chemist, geologist and mineralogist Henry How. Howlite is also called caulite or howlite, following the English pronunciation. It is found in the form of gray-white nodules, similar to heads of cauliflower. Although its hardness is low, howlite has viscosity due to the fact that it consists of tiny crystals intertwined with each other. It is widely used in stone cutting and is used for inserts in jewelry, where it shows its natural beauty and unique vein patterns. Howlite is mined in the USA (California and Nevada), Canada, Germany, Serbia, Slovakia and Turkey. Howlite is basically tumbled (pieces of the mineral are ground in a loose form and when finished resemble pebbles) and then painted blue. Howlite is very porous and can be easily painted, but the paint does not penetrate deeply into the material, so such stones are no longer suitable for carving, and with frequent wear their surface wears out. Unfortunately, howlite is very often used to counterfeit turquoise, especially in foreign jewelry, less often corals, and gray howlite is sometimes passed off as white turquoise. But a huge number of products with this stone are sold under its real name. There are several commercial varieties of the color of ennobled turquoise, which is what howlite is “designed” to resemble. These are green and apple green, pink (fuchsia) and sky blue. Howlite is also painted to look like lapis lazuli (lapis lazuli), and then it has a rich cobalt blue color. When purchasing such howlite, the buyer realizes that it is, of course, not turquoise, lapis lazuli or coral, and this is what distinguishes imitation from fakes. Turquenite and howlite are quite rare gems in Russia, but they are worth purchasing if only because this inexpensive and beautiful mineral will apparently soon replace turquoise, and is also already an affordable substitute for lapis lazuli and is still considered a curiosity in our country . Since its discovery, howlite has gained a strong reputation as a stone that represents home and family. It is believed that it helps solve problem situations in a conflict-free way, and also provides the owner with a restful sleep. The therapeutic effect is best manifested in massage with howlite balls for joint diseases, cellulite, varicose veins and blockage of blood vessels. Turkvenite has all the properties of howlite and has an extremely calming effect, like howlite, it can relieve the aggression of both the owner and absorb the negative charge directed against him. Its calming energy eases tension and anxiety and helps you calm down before sleep or meditation. It is believed that if Turquenite is placed around the bed, it will help against insomnia caused by restless thoughts, and will also help understand dreams. Turkvenite is credited with the ability to weaken the tendency to criticism, promote selflessness and stimulate patience. It is also considered a stone that makes a person’s goals not only clearer and more understandable to him, but also helps him achieve them. This happens through a focus on acquiring the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in school and in your career. Howlite is recommended to be worn by Scorpios, Capricorns, Virgos, Taurus, however, howlite will not help people who are restless and unable to finish what they start, as it is considered capable of pushing them to change activities. This mineral is considered a talisman for students and scientists. Turkvenite, and howlite, respectively, are interesting because they are a bright representative of the new era of jewelry and stone cutting, a time when it becomes clear to everyone: jewelry stones are no longer what they were before and will never be the same. Now this is a product, like any other, with all the ensuing consequences. Now any new mineral arouses first commercial and then aesthetic interest. But this will not stop you from enjoying the never-repeating colors and patterns, the eternal beauty of stones that will outlive us all.