TByrd
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Post by TByrd on Apr 5, 2014 20:36:19 GMT -5
I have a friend that has some slabs that he wants a precise name for. What he has is Red Jasper and Hemitite, is there a more precise name? Thanks, Tammy
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Sabre52
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Post by Sabre52 on Apr 5, 2014 20:41:26 GMT -5
If a banded or layered material, Jaspilite ( sometimes spelled jaspelite) is the accepted name I've heard. Some folks use this term for any red jasper/hematite mix, even if not banded...Mel
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Post by Roller on Apr 5, 2014 20:51:06 GMT -5
ive also heard of banded iron
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TByrd
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Post by TByrd on Apr 6, 2014 5:08:56 GMT -5
If a banded or layered material, Jaspilite ( sometimes spelled jaspelite) is the accepted name I've heard. Some folks use this term for any red jasper/hematite mix, even if not banded...Mel Thank you, I will let my friend know. Tammy
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