bunnyfights
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Post by bunnyfights on Sept 7, 2022 12:32:31 GMT -5
Hi all, I'm back looking for some assistance with cool banded something. Found in Southern WI within glacier wash. Rock is hard ~6-6.5 and is non-magnetic. Rock is ~7x3x5 depending on the rocks orientation  Thanks for looking.   Ken... |
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Post by rockpickerforever on Sept 7, 2022 13:23:04 GMT -5
Looks like a quartzite to me. I've got some from SoCal and AZ that looks similar.
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Post by fernwood on Sept 7, 2022 13:39:03 GMT -5
Look at Baraboo Quartzite. Here is some of that I have.  |
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bunnyfights
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Post by bunnyfights on Sept 7, 2022 14:52:50 GMT -5
I have several of these all with different levels of banding and most are variants of purple and violet.
I would assume they take a polish well since they have a glassy feel when cut but I have yet to see first hand.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 7, 2022 22:09:14 GMT -5
Would love to see that tumbled!
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bunnyfights
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Post by bunnyfights on Sept 8, 2022 8:44:36 GMT -5
Since I do not have a tumbler, and no practical experience, I will leave it up to you all to see how well this rock polishes.
For anyone who is interested, I will provide the Baraboo layered quartzite rock for polish testing.
I will sent out three rocks (Let me know what size) to anyone who's interested. We can then all compare the outcome and, if you can, send me back one of the polished rocks in return.
PM me with the shipping details and I will start cutting this weekend.
Ken...
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Post by fernwood on Sept 8, 2022 12:13:45 GMT -5
If that is Baraboo Quartzite it might be a new discovery. Last I heard, it was only documented near Devils Lake and in Rusk County.
Mine came from Rusk County.
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bunnyfights
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Post by bunnyfights on Sept 8, 2022 12:48:08 GMT -5
I must have failed to mention the source is close to the Baraboo bluffs\Devils Lake area You just need a kayak, some dry weather, and good tick repellent. Just south of Portage on the Wisconsin River there are a number of islands and channels (outside bend) which have been fruitful. Most are covered in sand so grab a good 4' hiking stick to help locate them. |
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Post by fernwood on Sept 8, 2022 14:28:54 GMT -5
Thanks for the clarification on location.
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Post by rmf on Sept 8, 2022 14:48:28 GMT -5
Yes that is Baraboo Quartzite. West of Baraboo at Rock Springs there is the old Pink Lady Mine. Across the road there is a park that has ripple marks standing on edge where they were folded when the Baraboo syncline was formed. The are 87 deg off horizontal.
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bunnyfights
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Post by bunnyfights on Sept 10, 2022 21:37:55 GMT -5
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vance71975
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Post by vance71975 on Sept 12, 2022 11:24:56 GMT -5
Man I wish I could Afford to buy some of that off you I would love some slabs of that to work with but sadly im poor. Awesome looking rocks tho. Wish I had somewhere near me in Ohio to find awesome rocks like that. |
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bunnyfights
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Post by bunnyfights on Sept 12, 2022 12:07:15 GMT -5
vance71975 PM me your address and I will send a slab your way.
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Post by nursetumbler on Sept 12, 2022 21:37:35 GMT -5
bunnyfightsThat pink/purple/brown one is so cool. Do you ever take people out to find some of their own?
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bunnyfights
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Post by bunnyfights on Sept 16, 2022 8:34:54 GMT -5
nursetumbler - I have only trekked solo. My friends think I like rocks a bit too much and I have not connected with any other rockhound locals as of yet.
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Post by nursetumbler on Sept 16, 2022 17:47:59 GMT -5
nursetumbler - I have only trekked solo. My friends think I like rocks a bit too much and I have not connected with any other rockhound locals as of yet. I'm guessing with that pretty rock you are out west. Well congrats on all your pretty finds. |
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bunnyfights
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Post by bunnyfights on Sept 19, 2022 13:49:03 GMT -5
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Post by nursetumbler on Sept 19, 2022 14:56:35 GMT -5
bunnyfightsOh cool, not to far from me. I rode bike up north green bay sturgeon bay algoma area in sept of 2008. Beautiful there
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