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Whats This? #5, Can you identify this? |
  Apr 22 2004, 12:40 PM
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 Master Mucker!  Group: Admin Posts: 7,188 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 4  |
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 ^_^   :)I love the color of this one. Can you tell me what it is?
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Apr 22 2004, 02:46 PM
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 Shovel Buster! Group: Members Posts: 71 Joined: 23-February 04 Member No.: 100 |
That's malachite. A offshoot of copper ore. Appears to be gemgrade, so you could have it cut into a cabochon if you wanted.
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Apr 22 2004, 10:32 PM
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Shovel Buster! Group: Members Posts: 61 Joined: 1-February 04 From: northwest Iowa Member No.: 78 |
I think i have to agree, it is malachite. Nice looking piece too.
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Apr 23 2004, 01:18 AM
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 Master Mucker Group: Members Posts: 1,439 Joined: 22-February 04 Member No.: 98 |
Ditto! Cu2CO3(OH)2.
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Apr 23 2004, 05:06 AM
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 Shovel Buster! Group: Members Posts: 127 Joined: 8-October 03 From: Singelton. Western Australia Member No.: 10 |
Malachite I think we are all correct so far. ;)
TWA. PS It looks very much like the Malachite that is mined in the open cut at Burra in South Australia. :) |
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Apr 24 2004, 11:34 AM
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Master Mucker! Group: Admin Posts: 7,188 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 4 |
Good job Phil. :) You guys are just too smart for me. :D
Here is a cabochon Dan's grandpa took from it.
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Apr 24 2004, 11:37 AM
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Master Mucker! Group: Admin Posts: 7,188 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 4 |
Now I'll try a pic in focus a little better.
 :P :DWe'll, I guess I need a little more sleep! ^_^
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Apr 24 2004, 12:02 PM
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Master Mucker! Group: Admin Posts: 7,188 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 4 |
Hey!!! Is that what that switch on the wall is for.
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Apr 25 2004, 08:06 AM
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Master Mucker! Group: Admin Posts: 7,188 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 4 |
Here is a HUGE piece from the Mineral show in Denver.
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Apr 25 2004, 04:43 PM
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Rock Bar! Group: Members Posts: 411 Joined: 9-December 03 From: Kansas City,Kansas Member No.: 48 |
WOW that sure is a neat looking speice. It kina looks like it might gona hatch. :) jmann
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