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Post by Jugglerguy on Jul 12, 2015 19:41:06 GMT -5
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Jul 12, 2015 20:47:35 GMT -5
Is pyrite an option for the inclusions in that last one? I like the shamrock shapes. Those would make great fridge magnets with neodymium magnets epoxied to the backside.
Chuck
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Post by Jugglerguy on Jul 12, 2015 21:08:59 GMT -5
I suppose anything is possible. Is pyrite silver colored or gold colored? This is more of a silver color. Also, I though pyrite was more angular, but this seems to have filled the hole more fluidly (I'm not sure that's the right word). I didn't really think it was silver, but that's the most fun metal to imagine it being.
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Post by cobbledstones on Jul 12, 2015 21:45:21 GMT -5
those shamrocks kick butt. nice job.
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Post by orrum on Jul 12, 2015 22:02:17 GMT -5
Way to go with SHAMTOVKS!!! Now rob let's work on some good Irish Wiskey!
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Post by orrum on Jul 12, 2015 22:03:53 GMT -5
Spell check Ahh SHAMROCKS!!! PLEASE LEAVE IT AS SHAMROCKS!!!
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Post by snowmom on Jul 13, 2015 4:20:38 GMT -5
beautiful stuff, I always drool when you post unakites. I vote pyrite on the metal spots too.
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Post by captbob on Jul 13, 2015 12:31:33 GMT -5
I know little of Unakite, but is hematite or magnetite common in the area?
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azgnoinc
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Post by azgnoinc on Jul 13, 2015 12:33:03 GMT -5
I also vote for either pyrite or hematite - both can appear as silver in color & would make sense geologically for the area.
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cardiobill
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Post by cardiobill on Jul 13, 2015 12:44:49 GMT -5
Those shamrocks are awesome Rob I have a craving for green beer after looking at your post
Bill
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Post by Jugglerguy on Jul 13, 2015 13:02:23 GMT -5
Yep, both hematite and magnetite are common in the area. It's probably either one of those or pyrite.
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Post by orrum on Jul 13, 2015 13:44:47 GMT -5
Yall ought see the unakite cross Rob sent me, color so deep and clear you could fall into it and disappear!
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Post by snowmom on Jul 13, 2015 17:00:36 GMT -5
Yall ought see the unakite cross Rob sent me, color so deep and clear you could fall into it and disappear! erm, picture?
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Post by Jugglerguy on Jul 13, 2015 17:23:03 GMT -5
It's like the shamrock I gave you, but not shamrock shaped.
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Post by riverrock on Jul 13, 2015 17:51:35 GMT -5
If my Scottish ansesters read this , they will crawl out of their shallow graves an haunt me .I wish I was Irish and had a shamrock. Nice job.
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Post by orrum on Jul 13, 2015 18:27:03 GMT -5
Sorry I can't do pics!
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Jul 13, 2015 19:20:30 GMT -5
Handsome tumbles Rob. love the boomerangs.
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Post by iant on Jul 16, 2015 1:39:09 GMT -5
Those shamrocks are amazing! All have a great shine though. Thanks for posting these pics Rob.
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tkvancil
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Post by tkvancil on Jul 21, 2015 9:34:40 GMT -5
One of my favorite rocks. Always liked the red/green color combo. Those are nice!
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Post by nowyo on Jul 25, 2015 21:59:14 GMT -5
Just saw this. Nice job!
Russ
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