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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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Jul 29 2015, 09:09 PM
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 Rock Bar! Group: Members Posts: 898 Joined: 9-January 14 From: Denver, CO Member No.: 116,265 |
I met up with some friends to prospect a new area on Monday. I only dug for one day, but I found some pale Amazonite and 1 nice smokey.
This crystal was broken before I got to it.
I found the piece with the most color in it.
This large crystal took on a bit of green color in the corner also showing an inclusion of the mineral that may be responsible for bringing the green/blue color.
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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 ColoradoProspector Good luck Forestwalker, I hope ya' find some t... Mar 3 2010, 03:23 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 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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