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Post by rocksolid on Jan 25, 2014 21:19:03 GMT -5
Can anyone point me in the direction of info on red rocks? I have one thats red with grey swirls and is smooth. I have another that is brown but when i moved it in the house and put it in front of the air conditioner vent it turned blood red it is not smooth as I found this in my driveway!!! What could these be?
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Jan 25, 2014 22:44:26 GMT -5
Pictures please....Easier to ID....
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2014 14:12:36 GMT -5
alien insect eggs. They turn bright red just before hatching. Incubation is sped up by the heat of an exhaust fan.
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Post by rocksolid on Feb 1, 2014 19:48:40 GMT -5
I don't have a camera. I was really just wanting someone to point me to some literature or a good source of info. I am kinda new at this rock thing and would like to gain knowledge for myself rather than relying on others to hold my hand. Not saying you were implying that fossilman, and I do appreciate your willingness to help but I don't have a camera. sorry. Maybe I can borrow one later. I took the one that changes color to this guy I know that is big into rocks and he didn't know what to call it but offered to buy it. I declined. Does anyone else have or even know of a rock that changes color with Temperature? say 70 to 110 degrees F.
and as far as alien insect eggs, I found this when I was a little boy so the embryo must be dead. But I do have an incubator I made for chicken eggs, perhaps I can give it a whirl.
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Post by radio on Feb 1, 2014 20:14:56 GMT -5
Google is your friend. enter the query "red quartz rock" or some form of that in the search bar. when the results pop up,underneath the search bar you will see in this order: Web Maps Images Video News More Choose "images and you will be rewarded with hundreds of nothing but pictures instead of clicking on web site addresses.
Keep trying different things in the middle instead or "quartz" try jasper, agate and so on. Be forewarned. Sometimes Google comes with results that will startle you or anyone watching over your shoulder
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Post by Sabre52 on Feb 2, 2014 9:38:09 GMT -5
When I think of big red rock, I think of jasper but you need to tell us about hardness, luster and break. Jasper is mohs 7 or so so you can't scratch it with a nail. It's luster is often glassy or waxy. Break is very important. Good jasper shows chonchoidal fracture which means it breaks in a shell shaped fracture like glass, not rough or grainy like a brick. A red rock showing these attributes, should be red jasper.....Mel
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Post by rocksolid on Feb 2, 2014 20:17:36 GMT -5
OK Great. I appreciate the input. I am kinda new to the whole rock thing. Well, I actually have had a collection for awhile so to be more accurate I guess I should say I don't really know much about different types of rocks i.e. names, how they are formed, with what temperatures, pressure, depth, basically anything technical to aide my searching. To me so far they have just been "rocks" and I liked how they looked. and as far as what Sabre52 said about breaking it, I dont really want to break them, I like how they are presently but still am glad you referenced this as this will be a good learning tool for me. Thank you all for the helpful input.
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Post by rocksolid on Feb 2, 2014 20:25:31 GMT -5
WOOOOOHOOOO!!!! I got a chunk of red jasper!!! I can tell just by the look. its spot on. thanks yall.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2014 20:31:20 GMT -5
yep... it's gonna hatch soon..........
Alien gestation and incubation times vary. Home planet has different years and seasons. That is why the dryer vent is helpful.
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Post by Sabre52 on Feb 2, 2014 20:34:25 GMT -5
*L* Not really necessary to "break" the rock as in smack it to little pieces. Just a tiny little judicious chip on one edge will show you how it breaks....Mel
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Post by rocksolid on Feb 2, 2014 20:48:24 GMT -5
Sabre52.... Rock on. (pun intended)
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Post by Fossilman on Feb 4, 2014 11:52:09 GMT -5
I need to start picking up all "Jaspers",some people really like the reds,butterscotch and other jaspers-I just walk right pass them....Sounds like some good horsetrading could come to play.....
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Feb 4, 2014 13:33:28 GMT -5
Most rocks already exhibit a fracture pattern, unless they've been eroded by transport. The location where it was found is also very helpful in identification.
Chuck
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