Guest guest Posted August 30, 2002 Report Share Posted August 30, 2002 In a message dated 8/29/02 10:46:39 PM Central Daylight Time, teresa writes: > Is there a Tangerine Quartz? These that I bought look like clear > cyrstal quartz but with an darker orange color on the points. The > edges are darker orange than the sides. He told me people color them > before taking the pictures to make them look orange. Well, then there are certainly a lot of places selling fakes. I have seen it advertised several places. I too saw them on ebay by several different sellers, plus out on the internet, there are quite a few. I am like you, if it strikes something in me.. if its real or made made it makes no great difference. I I think they are quite beautiful too. Blessings, wanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2002 Report Share Posted August 30, 2002 At 03:46 AM 8/30/02 +0000, you wrote: >Is there a Tangerine Quartz? These that I bought look like clear >cyrstal quartz but with an darker orange color on the points. The >edges are darker orange than the sides. He told me people color them >before taking the pictures to make them look orange. The guy is wrong. I have a Tangerine Quartz which I got for my wand. I got the crystal from Kellie Jo. She is a gemologist and the " queen of crystals " . There is no way she would sell me something if it wasn't real. There may be another name, but it's real! The guy didn't know what he was talking about. Best, Vicki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2002 Report Share Posted August 30, 2002 In a message dated 8/29/02 8:46:39 PM Pacific Daylight Time, teresa writes: > Is there a Tangerine Quartz? There is and I have one given me by a woman teaching a crystal healing class at the Philosophical Research Society. She brought it from a reliable source in Tucson, and sells it in her own crystal shop. Evelyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2002 Report Share Posted August 30, 2002 Hi Terese I'm new to the group and haven't participated very much as it sometimes takes me awhile to feel comfortable enough to do so. I just wanted to share that I won a few different auctions for (tangerine Quartz) and that two of the larger crystals appear to have have been coated with some orangey substance which came off after I took a white cloth and gently wiped it down. Now the other one has a light orange tint which is definately inside of the crystal so I am curious to know more about this as well. I will look in my books today and see what I can find and maybe by that time someone else will have some info. In Light, Shaye > > > I need clarification on Tangerine Quartz. I saw a beautiful orangy > quartz at a shop and I was told it was Tangerine Quartz. It was > beautiful but quite pricey. > > I have been searching ebay and found a few pieces at a decent price so > I won the auctions. Really nice pix. I will send pics when I get > them. > > I went to a rock/mineral/crystal shop and was talking to the owner > about what I was looking for. I asked if he had any Tangerine > Quartz and he told me I had been " taken " . There is no such thing as > Tangerine Quartz, he had been in the business for 20 years and he knew > his crystals. I didn't pay that much for them so I don't feel bad if > they turn out to be something else. > > Is there a Tangerine Quartz? These that I bought look like clear > cyrstal quartz but with an darker orange color on the points. The > edges are darker orange than the sides. He told me people color them > before taking the pictures to make them look orange. > > Thanks for any input, > Teresa > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2002 Report Share Posted August 30, 2002 I believe the gentleman did know what he was speaking about because there are many people selling sprayed crystals and calling them (tangerine quartz). As I said in the last post I will look and see what I can find regarding this crystal and hopefully will have more info. I have a feeling that there is a true Tangerine quartz but also that many are passed off as such after being coated with something. In Light, Shaye > > > >Is there a Tangerine Quartz? These that I bought look like clear > >cyrstal quartz but with an darker orange color on the points. The > >edges are darker orange than the sides. He told me people color them > >before taking the pictures to make them look orange. > > The guy is wrong. I have a Tangerine Quartz which I got for my wand. I > got the crystal from Kellie Jo. She is a gemologist and the " queen of > crystals " . There is no way she would sell me something if it wasn't > real. There may be another name, but it's real! The guy didn't know what > he was talking about. > > Best, > Vicki > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2002 Report Share Posted August 31, 2002 Granted, some quartz is colored, and I have been told you can usually tell if it is dyed, as the color is usually the same throughout, with nooks, crannies and scars being darker (where the dye settled). I also have a wee piece of tangerine quartz - a 2 " Isis-faced cluster - and was told the varied coloration was due to the presence of a mineral such as hematite .... in greater quantities it can make " strawberry " quartz (the ones I have seen are a more dull, frosted red). I prefer the tangerine - as it has a gentle energy and seems to " glow " . Jean / Colorado USA Jean Rogers-Clark / Colorado USA Finance - Get real-time stock quotes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2002 Report Share Posted August 31, 2002 The best things in my life have come to me with some sort of problem and turned into the best. Thank you, Teresa > > Well, then there are certainly a lot of places selling fakes. I have seen it > advertised several places. I too saw them on ebay by several different > sellers, plus out on the internet, there are quite a few. I am like you, if > it strikes something in me.. if its real or made made it makes no great > difference. I I think they are quite beautiful too. > > Blessings, > wanda > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2002 Report Share Posted August 31, 2002 Thanks Vicki, It makes me feel more confident buying now. I didn't think he knew much about the shop and I couldn't believe he was the owner. When I get a piece I think I will pay him a visit. Teresa > > The guy is wrong. I have a Tangerine Quartz which I got for my wand. I > got the crystal from Kellie Jo. She is a gemologist and the " queen of > crystals " . There is no way she would sell me something if it wasn't > real. There may be another name, but it's real! The guy didn't hat > he was talking about. > > Best, > Vicki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2002 Report Share Posted September 4, 2002 Teresa, I'm so glad your tangerine quartz came and that you love it! Can't wait to see it . I am always so excited to acquire any new rock pet ;-) Blessings, Margie See my crystals and stone collection http://hometown.aol.com/tmcfx/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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