u/Prize_Instance_3617

I believe it came from New Mexico.

I bought this from a precous metals store. He said the stone was jade but I easily scratched it with a pick. An AI search said it's probably aged ivory. I think in that case I would need to prove it's over 100 years old if I wanted to sell it in the US.

I'm interested in cutting the bottom off this to see what the inside looks like. The hollow part is making me wonder if it will split?

I thought the light pink color is interesting. Would you cut this piece to make a cabazon or leave it like it is?