choochoorocks
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Post by choochoorocks on May 8, 2023 21:29:57 GMT -5
Hi guys, Have two rocks that I'd love some ID help on. Are they poppy jasper? If not, what are they? This first rock is from northern Santa Clara county, California:  I have 3 pictures of the 2nd rock. It is from San Benito county. The first one shows a portion that I ground flat and wetted for the picture.    Thanks all in advance! |
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Post by jasoninsd on May 9, 2023 0:32:26 GMT -5
They sure look like Poppy Jaspers to me. The first one has similarities to Olympic Poppy Jasper. The second one has the colorization of Morgan Hill, with the classic yellows and reds. The "poppies" don't look right (to me) for Morgan Hill Poppy Jasper. I might be wrong...and am open to correction...but I think there are a lot of "unnamed" poppy jaspers along the entire West Coast. They're cool finds!!  |
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choochoorocks
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Post by choochoorocks on May 10, 2023 18:42:59 GMT -5
Thanks for the id! I just got my saw cleaned out and the oil is on deck and once poured I'll cut the second rock to have a good look inside!
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Post by jasoninsd on May 11, 2023 18:36:07 GMT -5
Thanks for the id! I just got my saw cleaned out and the oil is on deck and once poured I'll cut the second rock to have a good look inside! I'd love to see pics when you get it cut!! |
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choochoorocks
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Post by choochoorocks on May 21, 2023 13:37:06 GMT -5
Here it is. The poppies seem to have grown in a light colored matrix, maybe quartz or agate. The yellow areas are porous. Many of the poppies don't seem to be well defined. :\  |
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Post by perkins17 on May 21, 2023 14:48:54 GMT -5
I agree with jasoninsd, many similar characteristics to Olympic orbicular jasper. It cuts really well if you're a cabber, and tumbles great if you're a tumbler. It's one of my favorite materials to work with. |
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Post by realrockhound on May 21, 2023 19:45:42 GMT -5
Now… if that was found in Dino dung, that would be some real nice “poopy” jasper.
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choochoorocks
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Post by choochoorocks on May 23, 2023 14:19:39 GMT -5
Lol since having kids and hanging around them I've started loving poop jokes!
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Post by jasoninsd on May 23, 2023 20:14:44 GMT -5
Lol since having kids and hanging around them I've started loving poop jokes! There's no lack of those in the coprolite thread! LOL |
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zarguy
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Post by zarguy on May 24, 2023 1:00:16 GMT -5
choochoorocks It's an orbicular jasper. Not sure I'd call it Poppy, though. I found 2 pieces very similar to yours at Lands End in San Francisco at the beach that's accessible from that trail. Lynn
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Post by jasoninsd on May 24, 2023 10:14:25 GMT -5
choochoorocks It's an orbicular jasper. Not sure I'd call it Poppy, though. I found 2 pieces very similar to yours at Lands End in San Francisco at the beach that's accessible from that trail. Lynn Good call on that one Lynn! |
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Post by choochoorocks on May 24, 2023 20:59:49 GMT -5
choochoorocks It's an orbicular jasper. Not sure I'd call it Poppy, though. I found 2 pieces very similar to yours at Lands End in San Francisco at the beach that's accessible from that trail. Lynn Good call on that one Lynn! Ah that makes sense! |
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