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Post by rockjunquie on May 20, 2024 8:18:00 GMT -5
I did some cabbing a while ago. Not last week, but the week before. One, the variscite, I posted elsewhere, so if you have seen it - sorry for the duplicate.
I haven't finished the backs. But, hey, you can't see those. 
Sorry for the slightly blurry pictures. I think I cropped too close.
Galaxy rhyolite
Sonoran dendritic rhyolite 
Gem bone. This was a small, thick heel. I think it was a good save. Not great but, not bad. I like the colors in person. The cells are pink and blue outlined in red. 
Australian Gaspeite. Gaspeite also comes from Canada, but the Aussie stuff is better - though not by much. Very soft, but took a nice polish. The color is underrepresented in the image. It is really an eye popping spring green. 
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Post by miket on May 20, 2024 8:32:04 GMT -5
Wow,hard to pick a favorite!
As soon as I saw the Galaxy Rhyolite I thought that was it, but nope!
Great work Tela, as usual!
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Post by rockjunquie on May 20, 2024 8:37:44 GMT -5
Wow,hard to pick a favorite! As soon as I saw the Galaxy Rhyolite I thought that was it, but nope! Great work Tela, as usual! Thanks, Mike. As much as I LOVE that Galaxy Rhyolite, I think the variscite takes it for me. |
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Post by rockbrain on May 20, 2024 8:52:29 GMT -5
Love them all but really partial to the Galaxy Rhyolite and the Sonoran Dendritic Rhyolite. I always get a little excited now when I see you've posted cabs. Nice stuff!
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Post by chris1956 on May 20, 2024 8:58:30 GMT -5
They are all stunning! The galaxy rhyolite is a real eye catcher!
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Post by rockjunquie on May 20, 2024 9:22:02 GMT -5
Love them all but really partial to the Galaxy Rhyolite and the Sonoran Dendritic Rhyolite. I always get a little excited now when I see you've posted cabs. Nice stuff! Thank you! I'm hoping to get at least one more decent Galaxy from the slab. That aussie gaspeite is some spendy stuff. I have a little piece left over from cutting. I think I'll make a little cab out of it. Hate to throw it out! They are all stunning! The galaxy rhyolite is a real eye catcher! Thank you! Hopefully, I'll have a few more to show. |
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Post by realrockhound on May 20, 2024 10:03:43 GMT -5
Ooofff… that dendritic rhyolite!!! Love it.
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Post by rockjunquie on May 20, 2024 10:09:36 GMT -5
Ooofff… that dendritic rhyolite!!! Love it. Thanks! That was a very nice slab and thankfully has a few more good cabs in it. |
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Post by liveoak on May 20, 2024 10:25:19 GMT -5
WOW !! I have to agree, I get excited when I see your cabs, they are always something wonderful to ogle.
The Galaxy is out of this world (couldn't help myself) but seriously it has a cool pattern & a nice polish, and an interesting shape.
I love the Joshua tree on the Sonoran dendritic, that is going to look fabulous wrapped ! But I think the dino takes it for me.
Thanks for sharing,
Patty
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Post by rockjunquie on May 20, 2024 10:50:21 GMT -5
WOW !! I have to agree, I get excited when I see your cabs, they are always something wonderful to ogle.
The Galaxy is out of this world (couldn't help myself) but seriously it has a cool pattern & a nice polish, and an interesting shape.
I love the Joshua tree on the Sonoran dendritic, that is going to look fabulous wrapped ! But I think the dino takes it for me.
Thanks for sharing,
Patty
Thanks, Patty! You should have seen the gembone before the grind. It's a wonder there was a half way decent cab in there. LOL. |
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Post by pebblesky on May 20, 2024 11:04:50 GMT -5
The Galaxy rhyolite and Sonoran dendritic rhyolite are insane...
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Post by Sabre52 on May 20, 2024 14:23:07 GMT -5
Wow! Love both the rhyolites.
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Post by roQhound on May 21, 2024 18:15:11 GMT -5
Those are wonderful. I really love the galaxy and dendritc rhyolites! Wow!
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Post by iamchris on May 22, 2024 7:34:54 GMT -5
I love that Sonoran dendritic rhyolite! Great cab.
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Post by rockjunquie on May 22, 2024 7:36:14 GMT -5
The Galaxy rhyolite and Sonoran dendritic rhyolite are insane... Thanks! They seem to be the favorites. Wow! Love both the rhyolites. Thanks Mel and thanks for looking. Those are wonderful. I really love the galaxy and dendritc rhyolites! Wow! Thank you! Now I wish my pics were better. LOL! |
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Post by rockjunquie on May 22, 2024 7:37:13 GMT -5
I love that Sonoran dendritic rhyolite! Great cab. Thanks, Chris! It was a really great slab. I almost hated to cut it. |
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Post by jasoninsd on May 22, 2024 8:49:07 GMT -5
I don't like any of them! I love them all!  (That was my Simon Cowell impression! LOL) Your pattern capture on that Sonoran was spectacular! Great choice on the framing and choice of shapes! When I first glanced at the Galaxy, I thought it was Crinoidal Limestone! Great orbs in that one! I like the colors in the Dino Bone! I worked some I got recently...and I think I might stabilize mine...but I haven't made a final decision yet. You posted some Gaspeite at some point in the past. That sent me on a hunting expedition. You ain't lyin' when you say it's spendy stuff! LOL |
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Post by rockjunquie on May 22, 2024 8:52:00 GMT -5
I don't like any of them! I love them all! (That was my Simon Cowell impression! LOL) Your pattern capture on that Sonoran was spectacular! Great choice on the framing and choice of shapes! When I first glanced at the Galaxy, I thought it was Crinoidal Limestone! Great orbs in that one! I like the colors in the Dino Bone! I worked some I got recently...and I think I might stabilize mine...but I haven't made a final decision yet. You posted some Gaspeite at some point in the past. That sent me on a hunting expedition. You ain't lyin' when you say it's spendy stuff! LOL Thanks Jason. I like you impression! LOL! |
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Post by johnthor1963 on May 22, 2024 10:53:23 GMT -5
Frecken WOW they look fantastic. Back lighting slabs are so cool and you got a great one there. Great job hope we get to see what your project will be with them. Just stunning thx for sharing
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Post by rockjunquie on May 22, 2024 10:56:01 GMT -5
Frecken WOW they look fantastic. Back lighting slabs are so cool and you got a great one there. Great job hope we get to see what your project will be with them. Just stunning thx for sharing Thank you! I was pleasantly surprised when I lit that variscite. To me, the color is stunning. |
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(That was my Simon Cowell impression! LOL)
