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Post by drocknut on Jul 7, 2014 11:38:34 GMT -5
I am still digging in my storage unit trying to find things to sell and I came across a bunch of little nodules that I can't identify. I thought they were carnelian but they just don't look right for carnelian. I tried to get some good pictures but don't know if these will work. Outsides look like this: Wet Any ideas on id are appreciated.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2014 12:04:02 GMT -5
Typically "Nodules" could indicate Chalcedony, Agate aka Thunder Eggs etc.. I would suggest washing a few of the better samples for identification purposes. Actually, I see a slight resemblance to Fire Agate.
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Post by drocknut on Jul 7, 2014 12:09:10 GMT -5
Thanks for the input Stone Whisper. I know they aren't fire agate or thunder eggs. The last picture is what they look like wet. The first picture is dry. They aren't dirty just bad pictures.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2014 12:20:01 GMT -5
As I suggested.. a good cleaning could do wonders.. Dawn foam and a tooth brush.. Actually I use a Kiwi horse hair brush to clean my stones.. But as a comparison.. Look at this image via: Agate De Fuego (http://agatadefuego.com/fotos/bruto.png) Although as you've suggested.. it may not be first agate.. but an agate none the less.. I believe they are calling it a "bubbly botryoidal" agate..
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Post by gemfeller on Jul 7, 2014 12:38:46 GMT -5
drocknut, they seem pretty typical of botryoidal carnelian agate. It occurs in several locations in both the East and West. This link shows Oregon material: This image shows material from New Jersey:
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Post by drocknut on Jul 8, 2014 14:47:00 GMT -5
Thanks gemfeller that sure does like like what I've got.
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