chris1956
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Post by chris1956 on Jul 5, 2024 19:24:19 GMT -5
chris1956 this one? I always expect these to be crumbly based on how they look and feel, but they are surprisingly solid. Might just be the specific ones I’ve found so far, but I’ve yet to have one crumble on me. ![](https://res.cloudinary.com/forum-rocktumblinghobby-com/image/upload/v1720213198/bcittcl0tjt2zhpjcocr.jpg) ![](https://res.cloudinary.com/forum-rocktumblinghobby-com/image/upload/v1720213198/lbfmq4rwqpx4o23qgaq0.jpg) Yes. It reminded me of something I got from a neighbor. But mine was crumbly and didn't have nice crystals on the inside.
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tribeunited
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Post by tribeunited on Jul 5, 2024 20:02:39 GMT -5
I think this might be sagenite?? ![](https://res.cloudinary.com/dosm6sdda/image/upload/v1720227750/qvotg3tzsk79nubmj7q7_tfn1pt.jpg)
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Post by cabby on Jul 5, 2024 21:20:03 GMT -5
I think this might be sagenite?? ![](https://res.cloudinary.com/dosm6sdda/image/upload/v1720227750/qvotg3tzsk79nubmj7q7_tfn1pt.jpg) I am pretty sure that’s sagenite as well, but that’s just the name for the mineral that makes the fan crystals, which can occur in many different rocks. This one seems to be a vein with sagenite, either chalcedony or quartz, but that’s all I know!
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Post by rmf on Jul 6, 2024 4:36:39 GMT -5
2a probably aragonite 2b hematite check streek on unglazed porcelain streak should be red 2c selenite agate nodules after the plastic basket (after 2C) are blackskin agate
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Post by cabby on Jul 6, 2024 7:47:28 GMT -5
2a probably aragonite 2b hematite check streek on unglazed porcelain streak should be red 2c selenite agate nodules after the plastic basket (after 2C) are blackskin agate I did not even consider hematite although I noticed the similarity immediately! It is a common rock in my yard so I forget that it can look different than what I have 😆 also haven’t fully adapted to the idea that people that DON’T have them on their yard might want them. It was wrapped up in paper in a box of specimen… didn’t make sense for rocks that I toss on the “refuse” piles without even checking if they are lapidary grade
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Post by wargrafix on Jul 6, 2024 17:09:32 GMT -5
chris1956 this one? I always expect these to be crumbly based on how they look and feel, but they are surprisingly solid. Might just be the specific ones I’ve found so far, but I’ve yet to have one crumble on me. ![](https://res.cloudinary.com/forum-rocktumblinghobby-com/image/upload/v1720213198/bcittcl0tjt2zhpjcocr.jpg) ![](https://res.cloudinary.com/forum-rocktumblinghobby-com/image/upload/v1720213198/lbfmq4rwqpx4o23qgaq0.jpg) Yes. It reminded me of something I got from a neighbor. But mine was crumbly and didn't have nice crystals on the inside. They are very resilient. May not shine, but it's quite a strong to polishing
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Post by cabby on Jul 9, 2024 9:42:30 GMT -5
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tribeunited
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Post by tribeunited on Jul 9, 2024 14:12:41 GMT -5
Gotta love that crazy lace!
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Jul 9, 2024 20:58:15 GMT -5
Going to be some good cutting...
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Post by cabby on Jul 10, 2024 11:10:51 GMT -5
OMG THE END IS IN SIGHT! Decided to check with in-laws about how much of the “collection” is left. Last thing I want is to have to empty the bins and reorganize the whole workspace again! Looks like there’s just 10 metal bins (fits 50# large nodule or 70# offcuts per bin), and some smaller containers to shove on a shelf. Will need to reorganize the garage again to fit the rest of the bins, but at least I now have a better idea of what to put where! I’m grateful that they have been consolidating things into the bins, but thinking about moving those around and stacking them makes me want to scream 😱 ![](https://res.cloudinary.com/forum-rocktumblinghobby-com/image/upload/v1720627821/v54wajxrhpy5wautrxx3.jpg) ![](https://res.cloudinary.com/forum-rocktumblinghobby-com/image/upload/v1720627822/fff6obemnjxinme7qs8t.jpg)
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