tribeunited
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Post by tribeunited on Jun 20, 2024 18:15:19 GMT -5
I really don't know rockjunquie. Ive got boxes with boxes full of stuff like this, plus a butt ton more that I haven't even cracked open. I could say this, if I find anything like it I'll ask you about it , deal? I was staying away from the gemmy stuff because I'm so new at this, I wasn't sure how to approach it. Slabs are way easier to ID!
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dreamrocks
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Post by dreamrocks on Jun 20, 2024 18:19:59 GMT -5
Wow what a rush that last reply was!!!!!
As soon as it hit reply button the sky opened up with a loud clap of thunder then big bolt of lightning and it down poured still, thunder & lightning has let up a lot it maybe tomorrow before I fire up the cabking or saw.
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Post by rockjunquie on Jun 20, 2024 18:22:10 GMT -5
While I have you pink ladies here, I'll throw one more your way: Kinda looks like some version of rhodochrosite. But, I don't know.
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Post by rockjunquie on Jun 20, 2024 18:24:23 GMT -5
I really don't know rockjunquie . Ive got boxes with boxes full of stuff like this, plus a butt ton more that I haven't even cracked open. I could say this, if I find anything like it I'll ask you about it , deal? I was staying away from the gemmy stuff because I'm so new at this, I wasn't sure how to approach it. Slabs are way easier to ID! Yup, it is very vivid pink druzy. If you find any, it's pretty valuable and delicate.
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Post by rockjunquie on Jun 20, 2024 18:25:44 GMT -5
Cobalto Calcite- yes that is real and not photoshopped.
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dreamrocks
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Post by dreamrocks on Jun 20, 2024 18:26:05 GMT -5
I really don't know rockjunquie. Ive got boxes with boxes full of stuff like this, plus a butt ton more that I haven't even cracked open. I could say this, if I find anything like it I'll ask you about it , deal? I was staying away from the gemmy stuff because I'm so new at this, I wasn't sure how to approach it. Slabs are way easier to ID! That bottom pic looks like it may Indonesian blue amber but kinda wondering why there’s a possible natural green amethyst crystal with it The test for that is super easy heat the end of a pin or needle if it slightly melts into it and the smoke smells like a pine tree that’s amber
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dreamrocks
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Post by dreamrocks on Jun 20, 2024 18:27:54 GMT -5
I really don't know rockjunquie . Ive got boxes with boxes full of stuff like this, plus a butt ton more that I haven't even cracked open. I could say this, if I find anything like it I'll ask you about it , deal? I was staying away from the gemmy stuff because I'm so new at this, I wasn't sure how to approach it. Slabs are way easier to ID! Yup, it is very vivid pink druzy. If you find any, it's pretty valuable and delicate.
Before I said anything I wanted to see if anyone else thought so looks it to me to Rhodochrosite
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Post by rockjunquie on Jun 20, 2024 18:28:12 GMT -5
I really don't know rockjunquie . Ive got boxes with boxes full of stuff like this, plus a butt ton more that I haven't even cracked open. I could say this, if I find anything like it I'll ask you about it , deal? I was staying away from the gemmy stuff because I'm so new at this, I wasn't sure how to approach it. Slabs are way easier to ID! That bottom pic looks like it may Indonesian blue amber but kinda wondering why there’s a possible natural green amethyst crystal with it The test for that is super easy heat the end of a pin or needle if it slightly melts into it and the smoke smells like a pine tree that’s amber That is a good test, but a less destructive test to try first is to rub it real hard and fast on your jeans to heat it up, then smell it. Pine tree=amber.
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tribeunited
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Post by tribeunited on Jun 20, 2024 18:32:18 GMT -5
rockjunquie my jaw hit the floor on that finished piece you just displayed. How freaking awesome is that??? Great Cesears Ghost! dreamrocks - I think I just heard those undies drop... just sayin'....
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dreamrocks
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Post by dreamrocks on Jun 20, 2024 18:38:08 GMT -5
tribeunited is the rain getting you wet yet? Does this look like yours?
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dreamrocks
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Post by dreamrocks on Jun 20, 2024 18:39:22 GMT -5
That bottom pic looks like it may Indonesian blue amber but kinda wondering why there’s a possible natural green amethyst crystal with it The test for that is super easy heat the end of a pin or needle if it slightly melts into it and the smoke smells like a pine tree that’s amber That is a good test, but a less destructive test to try first is to rub it real hard and fast on your jeans to heat it up, then smell it. Pine tree=amber. That works to
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Post by rockjunquie on Jun 20, 2024 18:41:27 GMT -5
That is a good test, but a less destructive test to try first is to rub it real hard and fast on your jeans to heat it up, then smell it. Pine tree=amber. That works to Not trying be a pain- I just thought it would be good to try rubbing first. I used to collect amber and cameos. I try to avoid the pin test when I can.
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tribeunited
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Not all materials look exactly the same. But all exact materials are exactly the same.
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Post by tribeunited on Jun 20, 2024 19:25:51 GMT -5
rockjunquie, dreamrocks Wait, which rock am I giving a good time to here? I got a little lost, not sure which one to rub anymore.
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Post by rockjunquie on Jun 20, 2024 19:34:22 GMT -5
rockjunquie , dreamrocks Wait, which rock am I giving a good time to here? I got a little lost, not sure which one to rub anymore. The amber.
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tribeunited
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Not all materials look exactly the same. But all exact materials are exactly the same.
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Post by tribeunited on Jun 20, 2024 19:40:39 GMT -5
Thanks rockjunquie , I see I missed the whole part with the pictures. I was trying to cook dinner and reply, got a little lost. I don't think it is blue amber, it's red...
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tribeunited
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Post by tribeunited on Jun 20, 2024 19:47:45 GMT -5
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dreamrocks
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Post by dreamrocks on Jun 20, 2024 20:18:14 GMT -5
Once again looks like you got the good stuff. The piece I have was one of 5 pretty not so good pieces out of I don’t know how much they started with. I was working the fluorescent room with a buddy of mine at the local gem show here. I found out when people came in to check it with a black light that’s where the name comes from blue amber. It will fluoresce blue. I have seen some next to real gemmy stuff like yours. It was red Have you tested it yet? It’s better to keep the light not right the stone the color will show better. To close is not always the best way to see color in a stone
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tribeunited
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Post by tribeunited on Jun 20, 2024 20:34:57 GMT -5
dreamrocks - Yes tested, no smell at all. Photos, like this?
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dreamrocks
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Post by dreamrocks on Jun 20, 2024 20:40:32 GMT -5
dreamrocks - Yes tested, no smell at all. Photos, like this? Now you got it. Now its starting to look like fire opal from Mexico I posted a picture of fire opal in both rough (uncut) and a fire opal that I broke in two Don’t remember where I posted it maybe I posted last night
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