indian script stone (coquina)

Peruano
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indian script stone (coquina) Jan 16, 2023 13:10:53 GMT -5 adrian65, RickB, and 10 more like this

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Post by Peruano on Jan 16, 2023 13:10:53 GMT -5

This material is a bit heterogenous (i.e. soft in spots) for my taste, but this one jumped out at me once I mostly overcame the tendency to undercut. I hope you see something in it too!

Tom
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opalpyrexia driving up their electric bill Member since February 2017 Posts: 2,752	indian script stone (coquina) Jan 16, 2023 13:41:07 GMT -5 adrian65, mohs, and 7 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by opalpyrexia on Jan 16, 2023 13:41:07 GMT -5 Interesting cab and material. I don't know if you mean literally seeing something in it, but after looking at it a while this appeared for me:
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jasoninsd can identify rocks - even green ones I Wish I Knew Half The Stuff I Thought I Knew 30 Years Ago! Member since July 2020 Posts: 18,424	indian script stone (coquina) Jan 16, 2023 14:38:43 GMT -5 via Tapatalk Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jasoninsd on Jan 16, 2023 14:38:43 GMT -5 I see an abstract painting of a hillside with trees...
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rockjunquie Global Moderator Member since March 2012 Posts: 34,991	indian script stone (coquina) Jan 16, 2023 16:58:03 GMT -5 jasoninsd likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockjunquie on Jan 16, 2023 16:58:03 GMT -5 This material can be soooo wonderful (like this one)! I see a left facing whale towards the bottom.

hoolligan1938 spending too much on rocks Member since January 2022 Posts: 253	indian script stone (coquina) Jan 16, 2023 17:58:22 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by hoolligan1938 on Jan 16, 2023 17:58:22 GMT -5 Love the looks of this stuff but I just can't get a decent finish on the pieces that I have. If you come up with a good finish please let us know. Jim

realrockhound Cave Dweller Chucking leaverite at tweekers Member since June 2020 Posts: 4,498 Member is Online	indian script stone (coquina) Jan 16, 2023 18:57:00 GMT -5 via mobile Bravura Cabochon Designs likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by realrockhound on Jan 16, 2023 18:57:00 GMT -5 I see Sasquatch.

Peruano driving up their electric bill Heads Up! Member since March 2011 Posts: 2,429	indian script stone (coquina) Jan 17, 2023 6:09:44 GMT -5 rockjunquie and jasoninsd like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Peruano on Jan 17, 2023 6:09:44 GMT -5 As a zoologist who spent some time studying whales, I was and am in the left facing whale crowd with rockjunquie. All other answers are accepted as well.
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QuailRiver
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indian script stone (coquina) Jan 17, 2023 18:48:53 GMT -5 opalpyrexia likes this

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Post by QuailRiver on Jan 17, 2023 18:48:53 GMT -5

Also called Clam Chowder Stone. Or as some used to call it - "The Devils Toenails". In it's natural state the matrix is more tan color. This darker material has been heat treated to turn the matrix burnt sienna-ish brown.

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Pat misunderstood rock expert Member since February 2012 Posts: 11,831 Member is Online	indian script stone (coquina) Jan 17, 2023 19:27:53 GMT -5 via mobile rockjunquie likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Pat on Jan 17, 2023 19:27:53 GMT -5 Ocean bottom scene—- whale and all. Neat cab!
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RockingRuralMo starting to spend too much on rocks Member since July 2022 Posts: 138	indian script stone (coquina) Jan 17, 2023 19:46:45 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by RockingRuralMo on Jan 17, 2023 19:46:45 GMT -5 Really beautiful!

vwfence has rocks in the head Member since January 2013 Posts: 566	indian script stone (coquina) Jan 23, 2023 14:12:44 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by vwfence on Jan 23, 2023 14:12:44 GMT -5 Do you know where i can buy some of the rough in bigger pieces

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indian script stone (coquina) Jan 29, 2023 23:50:42 GMT -5 via mobile

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Post by nursetumbler on Jan 29, 2023 23:50:42 GMT -5

Seen this piece in person today and it is gorgeous. Thank you for sharing part of your day with Randy and I today. Was so enjoyable meeting you and your lovely wife. I want to get back in my rock trailer even more now. Again thanknyou for the lovely afternoon Peruano.

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