StoneCrazy
spending too much on rocks
Stone Crazy
Member since July 2011
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Post by StoneCrazy on Dec 20, 2011 18:58:58 GMT -5
I don't know what it could be but I would like to find out. What are the first steps in Id-ing rocks. Attachments:
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StoneCrazy
spending too much on rocks
Stone Crazy
Member since July 2011
Posts: 331
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Post by StoneCrazy on Dec 20, 2011 19:39:03 GMT -5
This is how far I've come so far
Color: Reddish Brown Luster: Glassy Transparency: Translucent Crystal System: Blocky Crystal Habits: Not sure Cleavage: not sure Fracture: 2 sides it's smooth the others its blocky or earthy Hardness:Well it scratches an agate
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Post by jakesrocks on Dec 20, 2011 21:06:38 GMT -5
Could you get a better pic in sunlight ? Parts appear to be in the cubic system. Possibly a tight grouping of garnet.
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jason12x12
freely admits to licking rocks
Member since October 2011
Posts: 798
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Post by jason12x12 on Dec 20, 2011 21:20:59 GMT -5
I go with garnet too.
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StoneCrazy
spending too much on rocks
Stone Crazy
Member since July 2011
Posts: 331
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Post by StoneCrazy on Dec 21, 2011 10:11:42 GMT -5
Yes i will try. Its been cloudy here though.
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Fossilman
Cave Dweller
Member since January 2009
Posts: 20,685
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Post by Fossilman on Dec 30, 2011 21:02:14 GMT -5
Garnet or volcanic minerals.........
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