juzwuz
has rocks in the head
Member since April 2010
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Post by juzwuz on Jul 5, 2010 23:57:48 GMT -5
Just wondering if anybody knows what this rock is called? I cut a few slabs and it seemed kinda soft.
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brent
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since November 2008
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Post by brent on Jul 6, 2010 8:49:58 GMT -5
Looks like chinese writing rock to me.
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Post by johnjsgems on Jul 6, 2010 9:03:26 GMT -5
Chinese writing rock from Auburn, CA. Also called Porphyry. Andalusite crystals in limestone I think so it is soft. They have the same material in China but it is in flower patterns and commonly called "chrysanthemum stone". We have a similar material near us but the patterns are miniature. The Chinese writing rock makes interesting cabs.
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Post by frane on Jul 7, 2010 7:04:00 GMT -5
Those really look nice! I have seen cabs and they look amazing when done! Fran
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