gemfeller
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Post by gemfeller on Mar 15, 2024 15:44:22 GMT -5
I need to cut some doublets and my stash of basanite slabs apparently was left behind when I made an intestate move. Does anyone know of a source? My slab saw is temporarily out of service so I can't cut from rough. Don't need a lot. Black onyx or black jade might do the trick if sizes are right. Need pieces several inches square. TIA.
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realrockhound
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Post by realrockhound on Mar 15, 2024 16:00:35 GMT -5
Good post. I as well could use some.
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rockbrain
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Post by rockbrain on Mar 15, 2024 16:28:34 GMT -5
Me three. Also, clear quartz for capping doublets.
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Post by chris1956 on Mar 15, 2024 16:33:32 GMT -5
Good post. I as well could use some. I know just the rock that would serve the same purpose.  |
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realrockhound
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Post by realrockhound on Mar 15, 2024 16:49:54 GMT -5
Good post. I as well could use some. I know just the rock that would serve the same purpose. I’d cab the crap out of a native 😂 |
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gemfeller
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Post by gemfeller on Mar 15, 2024 17:58:22 GMT -5
Me three. Also, clear quartz for capping doublets. Do you need just the quartz or are you looking for calibrated quartz caps? |
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Post by vegasjames on Mar 15, 2024 18:59:19 GMT -5
I have lots of black granite that I have been using as backing.
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ThomasT
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Post by ThomasT on Mar 15, 2024 19:45:27 GMT -5
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khara
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Post by khara on Mar 15, 2024 19:51:42 GMT -5
Ah ha ha!🤣🤣 I jumped on this post cause I thought you were selling!
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khara
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Post by khara on Mar 15, 2024 19:59:45 GMT -5
In previous searches I noticed sellers were selling the typical 1/4” thick or so slabs. Great for the featured material but seems to me a thinner slab would be better and easier to start with for use as a backing(?) So, I’ve instead been on the lookout for a small chunk I could slab myself.
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Post by rockjunquie on Mar 15, 2024 20:02:18 GMT -5
This seller on eBay usually lists some. He has some now.
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gemfeller
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Post by gemfeller on Mar 15, 2024 20:11:06 GMT -5
In previous searches I noticed sellers were selling the typical 1/4” thick or so slabs. Great for the featured material but seems to me a thinner slab would be better and easier to start with for use as a backing(?) So, I’ve instead been on the lookout for a small chunk I could slab myself. Yes, that's an issue for me. My own "lost" material was slabbed in various thicknesses depending on the use i had in mind. I'm looking for 2-4 mm. material. |
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Post by 1dave on Mar 16, 2024 9:37:30 GMT -5
50 years ago I could have helped you, but it is all gone now. gemfeller, I'm amazed you are still going! |
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Post by MsAli on Mar 16, 2024 9:44:25 GMT -5
gemfeller Minnesota Lapidary Supply has a bunch of slabs available. I just talked with Val to make sure they were still in stock and he will ship. Phone is (763) 631-0405
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gemfeller
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Post by gemfeller on Mar 16, 2024 14:51:31 GMT -5
50 years ago I could have helped you, but it is all gone now. gemfeller, I'm amazed you are still going! I left some nice chunks I collected in Idaho when I moved to AZ. Couldn't haul all my rocks here. 1dave, 2023 was a very bad year health-wise. Almost died. Amazingly I've bounced back and am making the most of the reprieve as long as it lasts. I'm sorry to hear of your health issues. Hope you have a reprieve too! |
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Post by gemfeller on Mar 16, 2024 14:52:21 GMT -5
gemfeller Minnesota Lapidary Supply has a bunch of slabs available. I just talked with Val to make sure they were still in stock and he will ship. Phone is (763) 631-0405 Many thanks! I'll call today. |
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Post by chris1956 on Mar 16, 2024 17:46:44 GMT -5
gemfeller Minnesota Lapidary Supply has a bunch of slabs available. I just talked with Val to make sure they were still in stock and he will ship. Phone is (763) 631-0405 Does Val put pictures of his rocks online anywhere? Or do you have to stop by or talk with him? I keep forgetting to ask him when I order stuff. |
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Post by MsAli on Mar 16, 2024 18:36:40 GMT -5
As far as I know he doesn't have pictures anywhere. NDK and I have been there 3-4 times and I can recall maybe once looking at the catalog. |
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rockbrain
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Post by rockbrain on Mar 17, 2024 9:44:58 GMT -5
Me three. Also, clear quartz for capping doublets. Do you need just the quartz or are you looking for calibrated quartz caps? Don't even know enough about it to know what I need! I just know it's an option for some of the dino bone I have. |
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Post by MsAli on Mar 17, 2024 10:35:35 GMT -5
Do you need just the quartz or are you looking for calibrated quartz caps? Don't even know enough about it to know what I need! I just know it's an option for some of the dino bone I have. I've seen some on Etsy recently And if I'm not mistaken, there was a thread on here that talked about synthetic quartz bars |
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