rocknewb101
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Post by rocknewb101 on Mar 18, 2024 7:46:41 GMT -5
Spent Saturday cutting as we had some fantastic weather. I got a new batch of thundereggs from an auction and one interesting freebee that was included. Having a lot of fun with the saw. Slab of some mossy looking thunderegg with a little clear section - thinking this will look nice polished  This very strange rock was one that I bid on and won - has an amethyst top and what looks kind of like a mushroom jasper bottom - but have no idea!  This cool slab was the freebee included in my batch of thundereggs. Anyone have a clue?  Another thunderegg slab - has a very nice window (next close up) and should polish up nicely  Same as prior - close up. See some interesting inclusions in there.  Hope everyone had a nice weekend and that your week goes by easily and quickly  . |
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Post by rockjunquie on Mar 18, 2024 7:51:25 GMT -5
Nice cuts! I see some nice slabs. Your mystery is rolling hills dolomite aka wave dolomite.
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rocknewb101
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Post by rocknewb101 on Mar 18, 2024 9:01:08 GMT -5
Nice cuts! I see some nice slabs. Your mystery is rolling hills dolomite aka wave dolomite. Thanks!! Ahhh - great to know - thank you! It's quite pretty!! |
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Post by rockjunquie on Mar 18, 2024 9:02:42 GMT -5
Nice cuts! I see some nice slabs. Your mystery is rolling hills dolomite aka wave dolomite. Thanks!! Ahhh - great to know - thank you! It's quite pretty!! It is pretty. I really like it. It's on the soft side, but polishes beautifully.
I meant I see some nice CABS.
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wargrafix
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Post by wargrafix on Mar 18, 2024 9:29:05 GMT -5
Superb!
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Post by chris1956 on Mar 18, 2024 9:59:36 GMT -5
Nice!
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rocknewb101
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Post by rocknewb101 on Mar 18, 2024 13:24:42 GMT -5
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khara
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Post by khara on Mar 18, 2024 16:07:24 GMT -5
Cool slabs, and fun that you are cutting them yourself! Since you had two unknowns, my understanding is that the 3rd pic is the Wave Dolomite. But, your 2nd pic… “Amethyst Mushroom”, that’s some cool stuff. I think you’ve named it right!… Until someone can give the real name.
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rocknewb101
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Post by rocknewb101 on Mar 18, 2024 19:02:04 GMT -5
Cool slabs, and fun that you are cutting them yourself! Since you had two unknowns, my understanding is that the 3rd pic is the Wave Dolomite. But, your 2nd pic… “Amethyst Mushroom”, that’s some cool stuff. I think you’ve named it right!… Until someone can give the real name. Thanks!! I really enjoy using the saw. Until I started with lapidary I'd never touched one and honestly was afraid of them. But I go out on my own all the time and other than my own mind working overtime (did I tighten it enough? Will the belt break?) I'm really comfortable with it. I love it! Amethyst Mushroom it is (for now)  . |
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lapidary1234
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Post by lapidary1234 on Mar 21, 2024 21:46:32 GMT -5
Nice job & yea, the "mushroom amethyst" is beautiful and intriguing; I've never seen anything like it. The name sure fits!!
Wonder what the rough looked like?
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rocknewb101
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Post by rocknewb101 on Mar 22, 2024 9:05:57 GMT -5
Nice job & yea, the "mushroom amethyst" is beautiful and intriguing; I've never seen anything like it. The name sure fits!! Wonder what the rough looked like? Thank you!!! I have the rest of the chunk at home and will take a picture of it. This was the only slab I cut of it so far |
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Post by jasoninsd on Mar 24, 2024 12:04:21 GMT -5
Peta, those are some really cool acquisitions! That Dolomite looks great! I worked some not too long ago...super soft! |
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rocknewb101
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Post by rocknewb101 on Mar 24, 2024 14:13:21 GMT -5
Peta, those are some really cool acquisitions! That Dolomite looks great! I worked some not too long ago...super soft! Thanks! I'm excited to work the dolomite. The pattern is so fun |
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