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Apr 14 2009, 08:27 AM
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Master Mucker! Group: Admin Posts: 7,187 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 4 |
The goodies are out there, we just have to do some research then get out there and look.
Some locations are so plentiful, you can see them on the ground, just awaiting to be discovered. This little piece even has some moss growing on it because its been waiting to be found so long....hehe -------------------- Education is the key to the future,
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Apr 14 2009, 01:35 PM
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Shovel Buster! Group: Members Posts: 99 Joined: 17-December 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 53 |
mmmmm........ Bubblicious......mmmmmmm...
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Apr 15 2009, 06:15 AM
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Master Mucker! Group: Admin Posts: 7,187 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 4 |
Sometimes the colors even jump out at you.
Most of the stuff found on the surface is small, but perfect for tumbeling. Anybody else finding goodies right on the ground like this? -------------------- Education is the key to the future,
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Apr 16 2009, 09:41 AM
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Shovel Buster! Group: Members Posts: 112 Joined: 20-September 08 Member No.: 6,591 |
Pinon Mesa near Grand Junction has some nice agate laying all over the ground. Have found a lot of nice stuff for tumbling up there.
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Apr 17 2009, 05:49 PM
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Diggin' In! Group: Members Posts: 25 Joined: 9-April 09 Member No.: 6,877 |
The goodies are out there, we just have to do some research then get out there and look. Some locations are so plentiful, you can see them on the ground, just awaiting to be discovered. This little piece even has some moss growing on it because its been waiting to be found so long....hehe Would that be Chalcedony? -------------------- "And the name of him who sat on it was Death, and Hell followed with him."
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Apr 17 2009, 06:23 PM
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Master Mucker! Group: Admin Posts: 7,187 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 4 |
I love Agate Rich, will have to check that out sometime! What kind of colors?
Yes it is HighPlainsSifter, good eye. Some of the pieces we found even looked like crystal flowers. -------------------- Education is the key to the future,
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Apr 20 2009, 11:12 AM
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Diggin' In! Group: Members Posts: 25 Joined: 9-April 09 Member No.: 6,877 |
I love Agate Rich, will have to check that out sometime! What kind of colors? Yes it is HighPlainsSifter, good eye. Some of the pieces we found even looked like crystal flowers. I have tons and tons of that very near my house. That is a lovely piece. -------------------- "And the name of him who sat on it was Death, and Hell followed with him."
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Apr 20 2009, 02:00 PM
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Master Mucker! Group: Admin Posts: 7,187 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 4 |
Thanks, I would love to see pics of what it looks like in your area.
Here is a small piece that has a dark colored inclusion inside it. Piece is as small as my finger tip, but has great detail I think. -------------------- Education is the key to the future,
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Apr 20 2009, 02:24 PM
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Diggin' In! Group: Members Posts: 25 Joined: 9-April 09 Member No.: 6,877 |
Thanks, I would love to see pics of what it looks like in your area. Here is a small piece that has a dark colored inclusion inside it. Piece is as small as my finger tip, but has great detail I think. Why is it pink. Would that be iron/rust patina? I will take some pics of the area for you. -------------------- "And the name of him who sat on it was Death, and Hell followed with him."
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Apr 21 2009, 05:43 AM
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Master Mucker! Group: Admin Posts: 7,187 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 4 |
Im not sure HighPlainsSifter, but It sure is cool. Especially with the darker inclusion inside.
Im looking forward to seeing pics from your area. -------------------- 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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Apr 23 2009, 09:40 AM
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Master Mucker! Group: Admin Posts: 7,187 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 4 |
This is a piece that Mike found and gave to me. It definately shows color! Here is a picture of the front side with druzy......then a picture of the backside showing whats causing the colors. (red and orange) Pardon my dry thumb in the pic. -------------------- Education is the key to the future,
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Apr 24 2009, 10:02 AM
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Master Mucker! Group: Admin Posts: 4,149 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 3 |
I'm not cerain on the red color either, but it appears to be an inclusion (iron stain possibly? is what we thought too) in a few of the begining formation layers against the matrix material the chalcedony formed in.
The darker spots seem to be related to the begining layers formed too. Once we get a couple samples polished out it will be fun to see what they look like with the clear agate layers overlying polished. The first cuts have pure white bubbles under the clear bubbles which should really be cool when cabbed out. Looking forward to seeing some pics for sure HighPlainsSifter. CP -------------------- CP-Owner/Administrator
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Apr 24 2009, 11:03 AM
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Diggin' In! Group: Members Posts: 25 Joined: 9-April 09 Member No.: 6,877 |
I'm not cerain on the red color either, but it appears to be an inclusion (iron stain possibly? is what we thought too) in a few of the begining formation layers against the matrix material the chalcedony formed in. The darker spots seem to be related to the begining layers formed too. Once we get a couple samples polished out it will be fun to see what they look like with the clear agate layers overlying polished. The first cuts have pure white bubbles under the clear bubbles which should really be cool when cabbed out. Looking forward to seeing some pics for sure HighPlainsSifter. CP My apologies, I will post some soon. Near my house is a very beautiful gorge, that has a prehistoric look to it. I know, arent all formation really prehistoric? But when you step into this gorge, you get the distinct feeling of stepping back in time. The problem with this gorge, is that even at my tender age, I hesitate to go by myself, because of the very rugged terrain. It would take only one slip to fall and hurt yourself badly. Now I dont mind taking the chance on that, because I do love the area, but its been hard to get someone to go with me. As soon as I can, then I will post some pics not only of the Chalcedony, but of the rock formations and the caves of the area. It is very pristine and I think it is also prime for rock hounding and nugget shooting, as it has only been used for cattle. -------------------- "And the name of him who sat on it was Death, and Hell followed with him."
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Apr 24 2009, 11:12 AM
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Diggin' In! Group: Members Posts: 25 Joined: 9-April 09 Member No.: 6,877 |
This is a piece that Mike found and gave to me. It definately shows color! Here is a picture of the front side with druzy......then a picture of the backside showing whats causing the colors. (red and orange) My understanding of Chalcedony, is that it is formed at lower temps and thus has the bubbly formations. It is lighter because of the bubbles and therefore unlike solid quartz and heavier metals, it has a tendancy to migrate towards the surface and not down towards bedrock. Someone please correct me if I am wrong on this assumption. I can tell you that I create water fountains. Some of the prettiest water fountains I have created have been lighted and I use a lot of Chalcedony, because of its translucent look and how it picks up the light. The pics you show, really do look like iron has colored them. I have seen them colored like this before. What I have not seen, is the pink one that Mrs CP posted. I would be very interested in knowing more about the lcation where that one was found. Also its size? -------------------- "And the name of him who sat on it was Death, and Hell followed with him."
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Apr 25 2009, 08:15 AM
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Master Mucker! Group: Admin Posts: 7,187 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 4 |
oooooooooo.....Very cool!!! You have pictures of your fountains? We would all love to see some of your art work, and those sound fantastic.
No rush on the other pics....Safety first always. The piece I found with the dark inclusion is about 1/2" wide, and was found about 20 miles or so NW of Monta Vista Colorado. It fits on the tip of my index finger. -------------------- Education is the key to the future,
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