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  Feb 4 2014, 02:31 PM
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 Master Mucker!  Group: Members Posts: 1,282 Joined: 13-January 14 From: Lakewood, Colorado Member No.: 116,305  |
Its deep red to a khaki to black with a red glasslike film over parts. I'm sorry for the weak description and even worse pictures. The phone camera is pretty cruddy. I'm guessing red rhodium?
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Feb 4 2014, 02:53 PM
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 Master Mucker! Group: Admin Posts: 7,208 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 4 |
Hard to tell by photos, but looks possibly more like Mahogany Obsidian to me. Really pretty stuff and if it is, the darker spots will be translucent.
 Here is a cabachon I made from some......   I hope this helps some! -------------------- Education is the key to the future,
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Feb 4 2014, 03:08 PM
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Master Mucker! Group: Members Posts: 1,282 Joined: 13-January 14 From: Lakewood, Colorado Member No.: 116,305 |
OMG that's it!!! You're so wonderful! The polished sample you linked to was almost an exact match, but much prettier! Your cabachon is gorgeous!
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Feb 4 2014, 06:55 PM
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russau Group: Members Posts: 2,841 Joined: 4-December 03 From: st.louis missouri Member No.: 43 |
yes i have a peice of the Mahogony Obsidian knapped out to a arrowhead. i really liked how it pressure flaked off the edges.
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Feb 4 2014, 07:17 PM
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Master Mucker! Group: Members Posts: 1,282 Joined: 13-January 14 From: Lakewood, Colorado Member No.: 116,305 |
Pictures?
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Feb 5 2014, 05:16 PM
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Master Mucker! Group: Admin Posts: 7,208 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 4 |
Here is a picture of a Mahogony Obsidian arrowhead that Phil NM made and donated for raising rally funds in 04'.
Quoting Phil......  QUOTE Remember, this is a special point. Not only is it one of the first 8 I ever made, it is slightly curved so you can get the deer that's hiding behind the tree...
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Feb 5 2014, 05:32 PM
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That is an extremely nice arrowhead AND extremely funny!
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Feb 5 2014, 06:09 PM
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Master Mucker! Group: Members Posts: 1,282 Joined: 13-January 14 From: Lakewood, Colorado Member No.: 116,305 |
That is so pretty!!!!
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Feb 5 2014, 07:47 PM
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 Master Mucker! Group: Members Posts: 1,301 Joined: 17-February 12 From: Central CO Member No.: 41,357 |
Really like the look of that obsidian - the uncut and the worked both. I'll have to keep my eyes open when I'm out this year.
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Feb 5 2014, 08:37 PM
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Master Mucker! Group: Members Posts: 1,282 Joined: 13-January 14 From: Lakewood, Colorado Member No.: 116,305 |
Are you referring to mine? It's wet to attempt to show the color (camera failed me). if we ever meet you can have it!
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Feb 5 2014, 10:26 PM
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Master Mucker! Group: Members Posts: 1,301 Joined: 17-February 12 From: Central CO Member No.: 41,357 |
Yes, and thank you, but no - you should do something with it, it looks very cool. I am going to try to make the spring outing - perhaps we could meet there, with the rest.
I made one of those last year, and it was a blast! -------------------- Caveman
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Feb 6 2014, 12:31 AM
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Master Mucker! Group: Members Posts: 1,282 Joined: 13-January 14 From: Lakewood, Colorado Member No.: 116,305 |
Well unfortunately there is nothing I can do with it. I don't have any tools. Maybe I'll give it to Mrs.P to work her magic on if it really is mahogany obsidian. Maybe she can make a awesome piece for the club treasure ches. I just thought it looked cool in the river. The clear red layer looked like a fossil when I pulled it out. I'll look for more the next time I'm in my hidey-hole!
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Feb 6 2014, 07:35 PM
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Master Mucker! Group: Members Posts: 1,301 Joined: 17-February 12 From: Central CO Member No.: 41,357 |
Ask Mrs P about the equipment needed to work stones.... I am sure she would be glad to give you advice.
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Feb 7 2014, 09:08 AM
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Master Mucker! Group: Admin Posts: 7,208 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 4 |
You can just call me D or Denise.
 ....... Just don't call me late for the chocolate.  If you want you can send it and I will see what I can do with it. Not sure about size or fractures by the picture but I will do my best. PM coming at you fenixsmom.  Denise -------------------- Education is the key to the future,
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Feb 7 2014, 11:17 AM
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Master Mucker! Group: Members Posts: 1,301 Joined: 17-February 12 From: Central CO Member No.: 41,357 |
Way to go, Denise!
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