Smoky Quartz crystals |
Smoky Quartz crystals |
Dec 21 2008, 03:36 PM
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Shovel Buster! Group: Members Posts: 71 Joined: 23-February 04 Member No.: 100 |
Hi all!
A looong time ago, we had some posts about smoky quartz crystals that I think were being found in Colorado. I searched the forums, but couldn't find my posts from back then. Anyway, at that time, I was looking for some to make arrowheads out of, and someone (Denise maybe?) sent me a crystal and a plate to try. I never was able to make an arrow head from them, but now have an opportunity tr learn crystal carving and am looking for some nice clear dark crystals (not to dark tho) about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter and 2.5 to 3 inches long to learn on. Does anyone remember the discusion, or better yet, is the person who traded me back then still a member here, and do you have any crystals to sell, trade, etc. I do remember seeing a picture of a GIANT crystal that had to weigh seeral tons and was some 7 or more feet long. Ring any bells anyone? Thanks! Phil |
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Dec 21 2008, 04:41 PM
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Master Mucker! Group: Admin Posts: 4,149 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 3 |
Hi Phil, Great to see ya' back around.
Yep that sure does ring a bell. Denise would be my better half (also ColoradoProspector.com webmaster) That thread you are looking for can be found in the "Prospectors/Rockhounding Discussions" section of the forums titled "345lb Smokey Quartz". So the big smokey wasn't quiet that big but it's still a dang good size un'. and had a sister almost as big from the same pocket. We would love to see some of your carvings sometime too. Denise has been doing a bit of carving these days, recently she finished up a rutilated quartz snow man with a smokey quartz top hat. He's now keeping cool in the CP treasure chest awaiting to be added to someones collection. Here's a pic of him.......All one piece for the snowman and she did the sphere shaping by hand. Nice job honey! Right now what we have for nice clear smokeys are listed in the CP Miners Market under facet grade smokey quartz rough. There are 5 small lots available at the moment that you might like, but if none of those seem right, then I can try to get our friend (Quentin) to come off a few pounds next time I see him. His claim's produced some pretty nice world class ones over the years. CP -------------------- CP-Owner/Administrator
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Dec 22 2008, 05:36 AM
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russau Group: Members Posts: 2,841 Joined: 4-December 03 From: st.louis missouri Member No.: 43 |
Glad to see you back here posting Phil!
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Dec 22 2008, 08:10 PM
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Shovel Buster! Group: Members Posts: 71 Joined: 23-February 04 Member No.: 100 |
We would love to see some of your carvings sometime too. Denise has been doing a bit of carving these days, recently she finished up a rutilated quartz snow man with a smokey quartz top hat. He's now keeping cool in the CP treasure chest awaiting to be added to someones collection. Here's a pic of him.......All one piece for the snowman and she did the sphere shaping by hand. Nice job honey! yep. Nice job! Right now what we have for nice clear smokeys are listed in the CP Miners Market under facet grade smokey quartz rough. Thanks. I'll check it out and let you know! Phil |
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Dec 24 2008, 04:48 PM
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Shovel Buster! Group: Members Posts: 71 Joined: 23-February 04 Member No.: 100 |
You have some nice pieces there, but there's not what I need for me to practice on. Maybe I need to do my "learnin" on glass rather than crystal. Don't think I could afford many lessons using the real stuff....
Thanks! Phil |
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Jun 13 2011, 06:28 PM
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Rock Bar! Group: Members Posts: 613 Joined: 16-October 08 From: Central Colorado Member No.: 6,813 |
Mrs. CP,
Found this topic on your search engine after I sent the PM. Very nice carving! ASTROBLEME -------------------- Annual Dues Paying Member Since 2008
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Jun 15 2011, 06:35 AM
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Master Mucker! Group: Admin Posts: 7,187 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 4 |
Thanks Astrobleme, that was one of the first sculptures I made.
The smokey quartz top hot was a challenge, but it turned out pretty nice I think. The top of the hat still has the natural face of the smokey. -------------------- Education is the key to the future,
and participation opens the door to opportunity. Discover your prospecting independence & success! ColoradoProspector.com Owner/Webmaster Core team member ♥ |
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