mgroothuis
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since November 2022
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Post by mgroothuis on Apr 1, 2023 7:05:05 GMT -5
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Post by Son Of Beach on Apr 1, 2023 7:52:51 GMT -5
That is awesome! I have a couple of pieces that managed not to fracture badly, but none near the size you have. I would still call it unakite, just has a larger amount of quartz. Great job on that, a prize stone for sure.
The pink looks like feldspar and the green veins of epidote I think.
geology.com/gemstones/unakite/
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pebblesky
fully equipped rock polisher
Purchased another UV mini bowl for tumbling
Member since September 2022
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Post by pebblesky on Apr 1, 2023 14:34:37 GMT -5
Wow the result is stunning. The red parts look like a world map.
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Post by jasoninsd on Apr 1, 2023 15:34:10 GMT -5
That really came out great!!
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hypodactylus
spending too much on rocks
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Post by hypodactylus on Apr 1, 2023 16:16:04 GMT -5
What a transformation! Very nice!
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Apr 1, 2023 18:32:00 GMT -5
Wow, you have every right to be happy with that rock! Beautiful job on it.
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mgroothuis
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since November 2022
Posts: 164
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Post by mgroothuis on Apr 1, 2023 19:03:20 GMT -5
Wow the result is stunning. The red parts look like a world map. Never thought about that. I love that!
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mgroothuis
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since November 2022
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Post by mgroothuis on Apr 1, 2023 19:04:30 GMT -5
Wow, you have every right to be happy with that rock! Beautiful job on it. Thank you very much. 3 months of anticipation, for sure.
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CLErocks
spending too much on rocks
Member since October 2021
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Post by CLErocks on Apr 1, 2023 19:37:45 GMT -5
Unakite is one of my favorites!! Love the green!!
Really nice find and stunning shine!! Thanks for sharing!
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