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Post by Starguy on Jun 7, 2023 22:14:05 GMT -5
I picked up some at auction. Over four pounds for $50 with free shipping. Initial thoughts are that I got a heck of a deal. The first picture is the lot. The second photo is the nodules I’m most excited about.   |
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Post by Son Of Beach on Jun 7, 2023 22:42:12 GMT -5
Nice snag Brent, you've got some rich color to work with.
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Post by realrockhound on Jun 7, 2023 22:47:34 GMT -5
That was a steal. Plus you got the nice green
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Post by Rockoonz on Jun 7, 2023 22:53:34 GMT -5
Green!
That and black is what I'm always looking for.
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Post by Starguy on Jun 7, 2023 23:02:24 GMT -5
Nice snag Brent, you've got some rich color to work with. Thanks Chad. Now the hard part begins. This stuff is hard to clamp, it’s hard to saw and it’s worth some money if sawed properly. It makes me nervous but it’s fun too. That was a steal. Plus you got the nice green I was running low on my 30+ year old stash. I’m pretty tickled to have some more to slab. I’ve never cut any green Bruneau. I hope it has a nice pattern. |
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Post by realrockhound on Jun 7, 2023 23:26:13 GMT -5
I cut that red stuff btw. It almost has an imperial jasper look to it. However, based on what I know and who my grandpa got all that material from. I personally believe it did come from the bruneau digs, but that it’s some one off type of material that was found while digging bruneau, so it got labeled bruneau and thrown in with all the other bruneau. I can post pics, just got busy. Works been taking a toll lately.
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jun 7, 2023 23:37:30 GMT -5
Starguy what a great snag! That green nodule is totally awesome. 
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Post by Starguy on Jun 7, 2023 23:41:40 GMT -5
Starguy what a great snag! That green nodule is totally awesome.  Thanks Robin. It’s always hard to tell from auction photos. I got a pretty big smile when the package was open. |
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Post by Starguy on Jun 8, 2023 11:48:46 GMT -5
I cut that red stuff btw. It almost has an imperial jasper look to it. However, based on what I know and who my grandpa got all that material from. I personally believe it did come from the bruneau digs, but that it’s some one off type of material that was found while digging bruneau, so it got labeled bruneau and thrown in with all the other bruneau. I can post pics, just got busy. Works been taking a toll lately. I’d definitely be interested in seeing the slabs from the red nodule. There’s a pretty wide variety in Bruneau. |
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Post by realrockhound on Jun 8, 2023 11:55:27 GMT -5
I cut that red stuff btw. It almost has an imperial jasper look to it. However, based on what I know and who my grandpa got all that material from. I personally believe it did come from the bruneau digs, but that it’s some one off type of material that was found while digging bruneau, so it got labeled bruneau and thrown in with all the other bruneau. I can post pics, just got busy. Works been taking a toll lately. I’d definitely be interested in seeing the slabs from the red nodule. There’s a pretty wide variety in Bruneau. I’ll get around to posting pics in the next day or so. |
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Post by khara on Jun 8, 2023 15:44:25 GMT -5
Crazy deal. I wonder if the seller didn’t know what they had or just have so much stuff they need to get rid of.
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Post by Starguy on Jun 8, 2023 16:40:26 GMT -5
Crazy deal. I wonder if the seller didn’t know what they had or just have so much stuff they need to get rid of. That’s what I was wondering. They had more auctions but I only grabbed two. Now I feel regret for not bidding on more. |
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Post by drocknut on Jun 8, 2023 17:01:15 GMT -5
Very cool to see all the different colors of Bruneau. I have some of both the "black" and the traditional orange brown. Never knew there were other colors.
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Post by realrockhound on Jun 24, 2023 17:33:23 GMT -5
Back in black  |
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Post by Starguy on Jun 25, 2023 2:48:14 GMT -5
Outstanding realrockhound. Thanks for sharing. What an awesome slab. |
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Post by realrockhound on Jun 25, 2023 12:16:40 GMT -5
Outstanding realrockhound. Thanks for sharing. What an awesome slab. you know what’s funny about that slab. I bought that for $5 at the madras powwow. |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jun 25, 2023 12:25:11 GMT -5
Back in black Awesome orbs in that slab! You done good for $5. |
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Post by Starguy on Jul 13, 2023 22:03:37 GMT -5
I was lucky enough to pick up 4 1/2 lbs of Bruneau nodules for a very good price. I wasn’t expecting much as the pictures were of low quality. They turned out to be pretty nice. Here are two pictures each of the best pieces. Piece 1   Rock 2   Nodule 3   Chunk 4   I see some Bruneau slabs in my future. Time to pein the saw blade. |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jul 13, 2023 22:35:13 GMT -5
Starguy keep the hammer out. You'll have to peen it again after slabbing those puppies up! Nice rocks - you even have a bi-colored green. 
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Post by Starguy on Jul 13, 2023 22:41:08 GMT -5
Starguy keep the hammer out. You'll have to peen it again after slabbing those puppies up! Nice rocks - you even have a bi-colored green. LOL Robin. You’ve obviously worked a lot of Bruneau. It’s tough stuff whether sawing, grinding or even tumbling. Leaving the hammer out is sage advice. |
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