Banjocreek
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Post by Banjocreek on Feb 4, 2005 11:59:50 GMT -5
Unable to perfect the John Sands method of cutting cabs, I have opted to follow the more conventional design; the simple oval. The question I have for any of you board members is... Any idea what this stone is? I got it in a box of odds and ends from the rock show and it was only a piece about the size of a cigarette lighter, so I thought I'd try to cut a cab to wire wrap. I'm curious as to what it might be. Little help? Thanks!!
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Post by sandsman1 on Feb 4, 2005 12:39:31 GMT -5
banjo that looks like it might have some malikite and /or azurite in it i know i spelled both of them wrong hahaha but you get the idea ---its cool lookin nice job i like it
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Banjocreek
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Post by Banjocreek on Feb 4, 2005 13:04:06 GMT -5
Just Quartz based, ya think? I think Azurite is usually a darker blue. The Malachite is probably closer in color. The veins are more of a tourquoise so I am wondering if it is some kind of Chryscolla, but I am not real familiar with it. I am guessing it is just a mix of stuff? It shined up real nice and I'll post a pic when I get it wire wrapped and see if that improves it, or overkills it. I am really liking the tin oxide on the back side of a leather pad for polishing. John- you still using that M3, or what ever it is, for polish? Any other input is appreciated. Thanks- Michael
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Post by sandsman1 on Feb 4, 2005 15:15:01 GMT -5
banjo i havent used tin yet im still usein the M-5 polish i havent found anything yet that it wont shine on the leather belt if it comes up not so hot the first time it allways comes out great on the second try ---i think i still got 5lb of cerium sittin here i havent started usin yet maybe ill try that if i run out of M-5
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Post by krazydiamond on Feb 4, 2005 19:32:10 GMT -5
the green bits do look a lot like Chryscolla, not sure about the rest. i have some unidentified stuff coming up that i got in a jumble mix too that has a blue-y quartz-y tinge to it.
nice job on the cab, Banjo!
KD
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Post by connrock on Feb 4, 2005 20:27:52 GMT -5
Nice job Banjo!! The inclusions are a copper mineral but I can't find anything even close to what you have. Are the inclusions as hard pr softer then the quartz? Thanks,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Tom
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Post by rockyraccoon on Feb 4, 2005 22:08:30 GMT -5
banjo is it soft? it looks like the stuff my neighbor gave me that came from new mexico and we don't know what it is either. he got it from the guy that owns the mine and sells it for landscaping rock. my neighbor has a huge boulder in his flowerbed. does mine look like yours did in the rough? and polished? mine is soft. kim
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Post by cookie3rocks on Feb 4, 2005 22:38:36 GMT -5
Looks verry similar, doesn't it?
cookie
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Post by BearCreekLapidary on Feb 5, 2005 0:31:22 GMT -5
Hello Banjo,
It could be just about anything ... although it is very similar to Kim's rough.
Nice job on that stone ... it's a beauty!
John
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Banjocreek
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Post by Banjocreek on Feb 5, 2005 4:47:32 GMT -5
Yes it is a bit on the soft side, but it polishes up like quartz, but probably not as hard. I really don't like wire wrapping it and giving it to someone with out a name for it, since that is usually the first thing people ask. It looks an awful lot like that rough you have there Kim. The whole thing had about the same hardness and you can get a little bit of light to shine through. I'm guessing I'll call it a quartz with elements of copper in it or maybe a Malaquartz, or a whitengreenzite. Thanks folks, I'll keep looking in my 'Stones Native to Arizona" books. You've been helpful and I appreciate the compliments. -Michael
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llanago
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Post by llanago on Feb 5, 2005 10:31:57 GMT -5
Unable to perfect the John Sands method of cutting cabs, Sheesh, I heard that! I have messed up a bunch of slabs trying! I, too, am going to be trying a more conventional method! Or maybe will create something completely different, quite by accident, you understand! I have no idea what that stone is. It does look like the rough Kim has though. Sure is pretty. I think I would name it Wintergreen. Great job on the cab! Nice shiney polish, but I would expect nothing less from you! llana
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Post by Cher on Feb 5, 2005 19:33:28 GMT -5
Whatever it is, I like it! It's very pretty and will look really nice with a wrap on it.
Cher
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Post by creativeminded on Feb 6, 2005 13:33:58 GMT -5
My dad said that it looks like turquise.
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Post by stefan on Feb 7, 2005 10:41:27 GMT -5
I have been watching this thread and I now need to put in a nickles worth- COPPER COPPER COPPER- There is nothing quite like copper corrosion (copper sulfate) There is some cooper bearing ore in those rocks! And let me say that both cabs are awesome- You people are soo talanted! I can't wait till I learn how to do that (it is a long ways away I'm afraid)
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