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 May 3 2012, 05:05 PM
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Got out with the little pony today and poked around.
(I haven't cleaned these) I thought this might be Obsidian but probably just a hard Shale.  This is a cool piece of Jasper or Chert. I may be able to cab this.  Here is a busted Geode. It has a large crystallized pocket inside which I need to expose.  I have strong reason to believe that this is a Geode but won't know for sure until I cut it. I think it's in the size range of my trim saw. 
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May 4 2012, 05:58 AM
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 Master Mucker! Group: Admin Posts: 7,208 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 4 |
Cool finds Swizz! Looks like you have a sweet little spot for rockhounding! That picece of Jasper is pretty, great colors!
 Sweet Geodes, can't wait to see the one after you cut it open! Thanks for sharing the pictures with us.  -------------------- Education is the key to the future,
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May 4 2012, 06:09 PM
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dahhhhh..... Sex Stone
 
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May 7 2012, 07:32 AM
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Master Mucker! Group: Admin Posts: 7,208 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 4 |
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Feb 18 2013, 05:23 PM
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Here are a couple that my friend brought to me from Boulder County.
Any ideas on what they might be? This Quartz mixed rock has a black (non-magnetic) inclusion that runs through the center. Side A  Side B  and... Is this Chinese Writing Stone or something else?  -------------------- /l ,[____], l---L-OlllllllO- ()_) ()_)--o-)_) BLACK SANDS MATTER! Very Happy CP Lifetime Member CP CORE TEAM Referral Code CE213 |
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Feb 19 2013, 07:06 AM
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Master Mucker! Group: Admin Posts: 7,208 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 4 |
I am going to guess Flint just from the pictures. Don't think that last piece is Chinese writing stone. Writing stone is all black with white andalusite crystals. Sure is interesting though! Do a hardness test on that last one if you can Chris.
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Feb 19 2013, 09:48 AM
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russau Group: Members Posts: 2,841 Joined: 4-December 03 From: st.louis missouri Member No.: 43 |
i once had access to a sand and gravel plant that pulled material out of the old ancient Mississippi River channel. in its tailings race i could pickup a 5 gallon bucket of all colors of jasper i wanted in 1 hour.and most of that time was getting that bucket back to the truck for my wife!ive had some jewlery made from it for my wife. EZ pickins!
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