Malachite or turquoise? GEMSTONE ID REQUEST

[smileys]

I have a beautiful hand carved malachite necklace, I purchased from eBay. Slller listed malachite as only gem stone HOWEVER; I think the round beads look somewhat like turquoise. Any one have an opinion? Or facts? I can’t wait to hear from you

 

[chrono]

Malachite beads.

 

[smileys]

Malachite beads.

I’m sorry could you please specify why you believe this?

 

[smileys]

I’m sorry could you please specify why you believe this?

The leaves I know are malachite, it is the littler beads in question.

 

[chrono]

it is the littler beads in question.

The banding pattern and also colour of the round beads.

 

[Bron357]

Yes, the beads have “lines” in them which is typical of malachite. Turquoise is usually also more blue in colour.
very beautiful.

 

[LilAlex]

...and wouldn't turquoise be a terrible choice for ~ 4mm beads? Unless they were mostly plastic, I would think they would just crumble with drilling, etc.

 

[Autumn in New England]

This is gorgeous... I agree, the smaller beads are also definitely malachite. The banding is just not as pronounced, because they're not going to use top grade material for 4mm beads. But, again, beautiful necklace!