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 Oct 18 2008, 12:44 PM
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 Master Mucker!  Group: Admin Posts: 4,149 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 3  |
Here are some pictures of Colorado Amazonite which we discuss and work in often.
Small thumbnail size specimens   Large cabinet piece   The blue coloration of amazonite is due to a very small amount of lead while formation occured. Cabochons from amazonite sometimes have this elegant "sheen" or chatoyancy like this one Mrs.CP did.  -------------------- CP-Owner/Administrator
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Mar 3 2010, 03:23 PM
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Master Mucker! Group: Admin Posts: 4,149 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 3 |
Good luck Forestwalker, I hope ya' find some too. It's beautiful stuff.
Just amazing the range of colors from greens to deep blues caused by traces of lead. Cutting it for cabs can be trick though sometimes, but when they turn out nice they turn out really really nice! For more information on Colorado amazonite and links to detailed mineral data check the Colorado Prospector Amazonite page. Happy prospecting and hope everyone hit's THE POCKET! Life's a vug, dig yours! 
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ColoradoProspector Colorado Amazonite Oct 18 2008, 12:44 PM
Mrs.CP I love the natural formation shapes Amazonite has... Feb 26 2010, 08:13 AM
Forestwalker It's beautiful stuff, my aunt got a piece at ... Feb 27 2010, 06:10 PM Mrs.CP Here are a few more examples of Amazonite and its ... Mar 9 2010, 12:38 PM Mrs.CP Here is a cool piece of Amazonite that will be wor... Feb 15 2014, 07:59 AM Mrs.CP Here is a beautiful 7/8 in. Hexagon Dan made. Amaz... Feb 23 2014, 06:06 PM swizz Really nice cab and good pics showing the contrast... Feb 24 2014, 07:27 AM Mrs.CP He cut the shape using a template shape and size. ... Feb 24 2014, 07:52 AM swizz Awesome job Dan and I can't wait to see that p... Feb 24 2014, 08:09 AM ColoradoProspector Thanks Denise and Chris.
Microcline is a triclini... Feb 24 2014, 09:48 PM swizz Very good info, thanks!
What about doing short... Feb 25 2014, 07:58 AM ColoradoProspector Oh yea sure a vid!
Can't do a video y... Feb 25 2014, 08:39 AM swizz hmmmmm..... is there a way for you to upload it to... Feb 25 2014, 08:52 AM ColoradoProspector Yep Chris that was the first thing I tried to do b... Feb 25 2014, 10:03 AM swizz How about leaving the card in the camera and conne... Feb 25 2014, 10:09 AM ColoradoProspector same deal, default opens/connects the camera with ... Feb 25 2014, 10:29 AM swizz hmmmmm.... I think I would Google the heck out of ... Feb 25 2014, 10:59 AM swizz Read this! Best Free Photo Editing Software Feb 25 2014, 11:25 AM swizz Or there is this: Best Free Movie Editing Software Feb 25 2014, 11:28 AM ColoradoProspector Thanks for trying to help but don't sweat the ... Feb 25 2014, 12:11 PM fenixsmom So pearly!!!! <3 Feb 25 2014, 12:20 PM swizz Those are killer! You've been busy. Feb 25 2014, 01:06 PM russau my camara did the same thing as your CP! i sho... Feb 26 2014, 06:28 AM Mrs.CP Great cabs Dan!! I really like the triangl... Feb 26 2014, 06:52 AM Mrs.CP Dan wants to cut that last specimen shown........ ... Feb 28 2014, 09:03 PM fenixsmom You two make an awesome team together!!... Mar 1 2014, 12:56 AM russau QUOTE (fenixsmom @ Feb 28 2014, 10:56 PM)... Mar 1 2014, 06:10 AM Mrs.CP Thanks! I agree. Here is another group of r... Mar 2 2014, 08:46 AM Mrs.CP Here is a 20x20 mm Amazonite heart I made for Wood... Mar 21 2014, 07:32 AM Crusty QUOTE (Mrs.CP @ Mar 21 2014, 08:32 AM) He... Mar 21 2014, 11:35 AM Mrs.CP Thanks Crusty! Here is a pair of diamond shape... May 2 2014, 06:46 AM Crusty QUOTE (Mrs.CP @ May 2 2014, 07:46 AM) Th... May 5 2014, 02:53 PM MikeS Here is a few of our Amazonite finds from last sea... Mar 11 2015, 07:19 PM fenixsmom Very beautiful! Cant wait to explore with you... Mar 11 2015, 09:29 PM NewRockHounder Fancy... oh, I'm not allowed to swear, hopeful... Mar 11 2015, 10:58 PM Dave S. Adding my own Amazonite pics to the mix.
The first... Jun 25 2015, 05:56 PM MikeS I don't remember seeing that last combo. Very ... Jun 26 2015, 04:03 PM CP Cool finds Dave and Mike, thanks for posting them ... Jul 4 2015, 08:16 AM MikeS I met up with some friends to prospect a new area ... Jul 29 2015, 09:09 PM NewRockHounder Nice finds Mike! Jul 29 2015, 09:22 PM fenixsmom Wowza! Jul 31 2015, 10:13 AM James and Cyndi Here are my surface finds from hunting ground in 2... Mar 14 2016, 10:39 PM Mrs.CP Those cleaned up nicely and look great! Mar 17 2016, 08:27 AM |
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