juzwuz
has rocks in the head
Member since April 2010
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Post by juzwuz on Apr 30, 2010 0:35:52 GMT -5
Anybody know what kind of rock this is? I was able to scratch it with a metal screw. I bought the rock at a rock show and the guy said it was "jade". Anyway, the green and white looked really nice so I bought it. I'm going to try to make my first cab from this stuff. Attachments:
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Post by johnjsgems on Apr 30, 2010 8:33:38 GMT -5
Not jade if it scratches with steel. Could be a serpentine if it looks fibrous like jade or a marble of some sort. Any idea where it is supposed to be from?
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Post by Tonyterner on Apr 30, 2010 8:54:34 GMT -5
I'm with John, its not jade. I wanna say adventurine but that wouldn't scratch with a nail either. It is pretty though.
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Post by bobby1 on Apr 30, 2010 11:36:25 GMT -5
It has all the common appearances of Happy Camp "Jade" which is Idocrase. It is softer than Nephrite or Jadeite. It will take a reasonable polish. The white spots are softer than the green and will undercut. Perhaps not the best thing to do your first cab on, though. Bob
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Apr 30, 2010 12:29:10 GMT -5
My thoughts, too, Bob on not being a good prospect for a first cab, especially if using SiC wheels.
Chuck
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juzwuz
has rocks in the head
Member since April 2010
Posts: 526
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Post by juzwuz on Apr 30, 2010 22:55:32 GMT -5
I cut two slabs off the 5lb rock (quarter inch and half inch thick). Not really too sure what I'm doing, but the automatic feed on the saw was pretty fun to use. I have no idea where the rock originated from. Any suggestions on a good prospect for a first cab? Maybe an agate? I might be able to go to a rock show in West Seattle this weekend and pick up something to slab and cab....or at least practice on. Attachments:
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Post by bobby1 on Apr 30, 2010 23:09:24 GMT -5
This material is from Happy Camp, CA which is located in the far northwestern part of the state, just a few miles below the Oregon border. I believe it is on highway 96 which follows the Klamath River to the coast. I would recommend a Brazilian Agate for the first cab. The material is relatively cheap and some spectacular cabs can be made from it. Bob
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Post by jakesrocks on May 2, 2010 11:40:24 GMT -5
I agree with Happy Camp jade. I cursed that stuff the first couple of times I tried to cab it. It takes getting used to. Pick up some inexpensive agate to learn on. It's much more forgiving than this material is. Don
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