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Post by hummingbirdstones2 on Jan 19, 2023 21:42:49 GMT -5
Okay, rockjunquie , since you started the OJ frenzy I thought I'd post pics of the two unaltered pieces of rough we have left.
The green one is ~6"x3"x2" thick. The "gel" one is triangular, and ~4" on each side by 2" thick.
We have one more that's polished on one end, and a few slabs and heels, but these are the last two that are completely untouched.
I hope others will add "specimen" photos to this thread.
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 19, 2023 22:00:54 GMT -5
Okay, rockjunquie , since you started the OJ frenzy I thought I'd post pics of the two unaltered pieces of rough we have left.
The green one is ~6"x3"x2" thick. The "gel" one is triangular, and ~4" on each side by 2" thick.
We have one more that's polished on one end, and a few slabs and heels, but these are the last two that are completely untouched.
I hope others will add "specimen" photos to this thread.
Oh, I bet you've wanted to cut into those more than a few times! Those frog eggs are AWESOME!
I wish I had rough. I have none. I had a few real little pieces a while back but they were crap.
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Post by hummingbirdstones2 on Jan 19, 2023 22:13:27 GMT -5
Thanks, rockjunquie . The "frog eggs" one has druze (and little druze caves) on the "bottom" side, and the botryoidal formations on the "top".
The only reason these two didn't get cut is because they are such cool specimens.
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Post by jasoninsd on Jan 19, 2023 22:19:24 GMT -5
I can just imagine the orbicular wonders inside all those botryoidal formations!
Gorgeous specimens Vince!
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Post by hummingbirdstones2 on Jan 20, 2023 11:12:09 GMT -5
Found one more unaltered piece. It's 2"x4"x2". It had already been put on a shelf as a "keeper".
This one had a quick-and-dirty window done on one end. It's 3"x3"x2".
Now I'm certain there aren't any more here that have escaped the saws... .
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 20, 2023 11:15:10 GMT -5
Nice! I like them both, but that first one is my fav esp the last pic of it. That would make some nice cabs.  |
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Post by hypodactylus on Jan 20, 2023 12:05:04 GMT -5
Very nice! Ocean Jasper has so much variety and is fun to inspect. Hopefully we get more images, per your invitation! I hope others will add "specimen" photos to this thread.
I have some Ocean Jasper rough, slabs, tumbles, etc. Some of the rough is cut on at least one side. Maybe I should photograph some of it and share some images... |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 20, 2023 13:09:00 GMT -5
Very nice! Ocean Jasper has so much variety and is fun to inspect. Hopefully we get more images, per your invitation! I hope others will add "specimen" photos to this thread.
I have some Ocean Jasper rough, slabs, tumbles, etc. Some of the rough is cut on at least one side. Maybe I should photograph some of it and share some images... Please do! |
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Post by jasoninsd on Jan 20, 2023 13:21:50 GMT -5
Vince, y'all have WAY too much rough if you forgot about a chunk of Ocean Jasper you guys have! LOL Very nice! Ocean Jasper has so much variety and is fun to inspect. Hopefully we get more images, per your invitation! I hope others will add "specimen" photos to this thread.
I have some Ocean Jasper rough, slabs, tumbles, etc. Some of the rough is cut on at least one side. Maybe I should photograph some of it and share some images... Oh heck yeah! We'd love to drool over what'cha got!  *I'm probably already in hot water over some of the other deadly sins...might as well add another "envy" to the list! LOL |
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Post by pebblesky on Jan 20, 2023 13:32:03 GMT -5
They look so cool!
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Post by hummingbirdstones2 on Jan 21, 2023 9:50:10 GMT -5
Yeah, pebblesky , OJ is a lot more cool than I thought it was back when it was "the big thing". I was only cutting opal back then, so I missed out on some types of material I'd really like to have now.
jasoninsd - You know your "way too much rough" comment is on the mark. If you're ever down this way maybe you could help us out with that. Just remember to bring a truck... .
Now I'm just looking forward to seeing photos of some better rough - faced pieces would be great - that others here still have lying around. I should've taken more time on the pictures of ours, but started this on a whim after seeing all of the great shots rockjunquie posted. |
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Post by jasoninsd on Jan 21, 2023 9:56:07 GMT -5
Yeah, pebblesky , OJ is a lot more cool than I thought it was back when it was "the big thing". I was only cutting opal back then, so I missed out on some types of material I'd really like to have now.
jasoninsd - You know your "way too much rough" comment is on the mark. If you're ever down this way maybe you could help us out with that. Just remember to bring a truck... .
Now I'm just looking forward to seeing photos of some better rough - faced pieces would be great - that others here still have lying around. I should've taken more time on the pictures of ours, but started this on a whim after seeing all of the great shots rockjunquie posted. Me at your place? Talk about a fat kid in a candy store! LOL - I'd have to bring lunch, dinner, and drinks...and maybe breakfast for the next day! I might be there digging awhile! LOL |
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Post by hummingbirdstones2 on Jan 21, 2023 17:18:03 GMT -5
OK - I think this is the last one.. . Triangular, about 5" long sides - one truncated. 2-1/2" to 3-1/2" thick. Last two pics are top and bottom.
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Post by jasoninsd on Jan 21, 2023 20:44:26 GMT -5
OK - I think this is the last one.. . Triangular, about 5" long sides - one truncated. 2-1/2" to 3-1/2" thick. Last two pics are top and bottom.
I'm callin' BS on this being the last piece...maybe if you keep digging, you'll come up with something else! LOL This is another really nice chunk y'all have Vince!! |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jan 21, 2023 20:54:07 GMT -5
OK - I think this is the last one.. . Triangular, about 5" long sides - one truncated. 2-1/2" to 3-1/2" thick. Last two pics are top and bottom.
I'm callin' BS on this being the last piece...maybe if you keep digging, you'll come up with something else! LOL This is another really nice chunk y'all have Vince!! I really DO think that's the last one. We have a cabinet it in the corner of the studio where my Genie is and put specimens on top of it for lack of somewhere else to put them. That's where the last one was. Also probably covered with enough dust that it wasn't easy to see.  |
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Post by jasoninsd on Jan 21, 2023 21:04:47 GMT -5
I'm callin' BS on this being the last piece...maybe if you keep digging, you'll come up with something else! LOL This is another really nice chunk y'all have Vince!! I really DO think that's the last one. We have a cabinet it in the corner of the studio where my Genie is and put specimens on top of it for lack of somewhere else to put them. That's where the last one was. Also probably covered with enough dust that it wasn't easy to see.  Yeah...we don't call it dust at our house...we all it "camouflage"! LOL |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 22, 2023 10:45:01 GMT -5
Here is my one and only piece of OJ rough. I wish I would have stocked up when quality was better and prices were lower.   That piece has a bunch going on. It even has some Ocean Wave at the bottom. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 22, 2023 11:48:10 GMT -5
OK - I think this is the last one.. . Triangular, about 5" long sides - one truncated. 2-1/2" to 3-1/2" thick. Last two pics are top and bottom.
That's a really nice piece. I hate it that when I see nice rough- I immediately want to cab it. I saw some nice cabs in there. |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jan 22, 2023 12:20:24 GMT -5
AzRockGeek that's a really pretty piece! Lots of good color in there and it looks nice and solid.
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