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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2014 10:38:59 GMT -5
Spectacular Ian, thanks for sharing.
When you call a stone "Onyx" what material is it, and how do you decide it is onyx?
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Post by rockpickerforever on Sept 8, 2014 10:53:43 GMT -5
The eyes definitely have it! Can't pick a fav, love them all. Great agates!
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Post by iant on Sept 8, 2014 13:49:59 GMT -5
Spectacular Ian, thanks for sharing. When you call a stone "Onyx" what material is it, and how do you decide it is onyx? Hi Shotgunner, Good question! I don't think the material is any different from any of the other agates I have found, just that the formation pattern is in layers. I don't know why they are called that, but I found the information online (see link below - bottom picture of St Cyrus agate) and also in books I have. www.scottishagates.co.uk/5.htmlEdit :Better description below www.agatesofscotland.co.uk/Agate%20Terminology.htmlIan
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2014 15:14:29 GMT -5
got it. Thanks!!
There seems to be a lot of variation worldwide on what is deemed "onyx". In Scotland it seems to be layered agates. Other folks use that name for black agates. Here in California we use it for layered marbles.
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Post by Jugglerguy on Sept 8, 2014 16:07:22 GMT -5
With Lakers, the layered agates are called "water level agates". I think that term refers to other agates besides just Lakers.
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Post by pghram on Sept 9, 2014 16:18:48 GMT -5
Anoter nice batch!
Rich
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Post by eljay on Sept 10, 2014 15:02:46 GMT -5
Just stunning!
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