Koroit Boulder Opal Revisited

stoner no longer being taken for granite THE EARTH IS JUST A ROCK TUMBLING THROUGH SPACE Member since March 2003 Posts: 7,715	Koroit Boulder Opal Revisited Aug 30, 2006 0:21:08 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stoner on Aug 30, 2006 0:21:08 GMT -5 I went through the tub of Koroits Tony left here for me and cut a bunch of slabs and here's what I got done so far. Thanks for looking.

Zoran freely admits to licking rocks Member since September 2005 Posts: 880	Koroit Boulder Opal Revisited Aug 30, 2006 1:02:16 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Zoran on Aug 30, 2006 1:02:16 GMT -5 I am speechles. Cabs on second and fourth picture are unbeleveable. Good work.

rockyraccoon no longer being taken for granite Member since December 2003 Posts: 7,980	Koroit Boulder Opal Revisited Aug 30, 2006 1:06:52 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockyraccoon on Aug 30, 2006 1:06:52 GMT -5 love that 2nd one but hard not to like all of those stoner. kim

rocklicker driving up their electric bill Member since January 2006 Posts: 2,586	Koroit Boulder Opal Revisited Aug 30, 2006 3:02:19 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rocklicker on Aug 30, 2006 3:02:19 GMT -5 . Those are simply amazing. I like #3 the most, but all are just incredible. I am so glad you went back to the Koroits again. It's hard to believe something like that came from random geological events. Steve

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Koroit Boulder Opal Revisited Aug 30, 2006 6:58:10 GMT -5

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Whowee! Love them all but that fourth one takes the cake! Amazing shine - I thought the matrix didn't take a nice polish?? Is b-opal always in the same type of matrix???

I'm speechless on that fourth one - Reaaaaaaaaaaaaaally love it!

rockds still telling self it's just a hobby Member since September 2005 Posts: 4,130	Koroit Boulder Opal Revisited Aug 30, 2006 9:58:03 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockds on Aug 30, 2006 9:58:03 GMT -5 wow those are hot! Love the 2nd and the last one really has some nice fire.
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Cher In Memoriam Tumbling is addictive - Resistance is futile - You will be assimilated Member since August 2004 Posts: 14,072	Koroit Boulder Opal Revisited Aug 30, 2006 10:46:19 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cher on Aug 30, 2006 10:46:19 GMT -5 Ooooooooooo I love the last one!! I like 'em all but that last one ... Oooooooooo
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hermatite Guest	Koroit Boulder Opal Revisited Aug 30, 2006 10:51:02 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by hermatite on Aug 30, 2006 10:51:02 GMT -5 Holy Smokes, those are amazing...I can honestly see any of those going for top dollar at a fine jewelry boutique. Great job.

sandsman1 In Memoriam RIP John "sandsman1" Member since December 2003 Posts: 11,341	Koroit Boulder Opal Revisited Aug 30, 2006 10:56:13 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sandsman1 on Aug 30, 2006 10:56:13 GMT -5 dam ed lookin good man that second one is killer hell there all nice man and that last one too cool
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blarneystone spending too much on rocks Rocks in my head Member since March 2010 Posts: 307	Koroit Boulder Opal Revisited Aug 30, 2006 11:10:00 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by blarneystone on Aug 30, 2006 11:10:00 GMT -5 Man that stuff is amazing. I really like the contrast between the 'boulder matrix' and the flash of the opal... it just sets it off...makes it pop! Keep 'em coming!
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WyckedWyre fully equipped rock polisher Member since April 2007 Posts: 1,391	Koroit Boulder Opal Revisited Aug 30, 2006 11:39:35 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by WyckedWyre on Aug 30, 2006 11:39:35 GMT -5 Gee, I really like the 1st one, just that little hint of flash at the bottom. I've bid on quite a bit of oubla's rough, but some butthead keeps outbidding me. S
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stefan Cave Dweller Member since January 2005 Posts: 14,113	Koroit Boulder Opal Revisited Aug 30, 2006 11:44:44 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stefan on Aug 30, 2006 11:44:44 GMT -5 Man that stuff just amazes! (as do your talents in cutting it!)
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Koroit Boulder Opal Revisited Aug 30, 2006 12:08:13 GMT -5

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Post by stoner on Aug 30, 2006 12:08:13 GMT -5

Thanks everyone. Tweetie, the matrix will shine if it is hard enough. I find that the lighter the matrix, the softer it is and just wont shine at all. Also, if you spend a little more time on the finer grit belts, you'll have more success at getting it to shine up. I've got a bunch more slabs cut and will be cutting more cabs in the next few days. San Jose's largest crafts fair is happening this weekend and I plan on taking these and a bunch of my other cabs with me to try and hook up with some of the jewelry vendors. Who knows, I may find an outlet for my cabs and make some money for all my work.

parfive no longer being taken for granite Member since August 2005 Posts: 9,608	Koroit Boulder Opal Revisited Aug 30, 2006 16:46:16 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by parfive on Aug 30, 2006 16:46:16 GMT -5 When the pics were loading, I saw the top half of #1 . . . hmmmmmm. Got my attention. But you saved the best for last. Can't wait to see the rest. Rich
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joe still telling self it's just a hobby Member since June 2005 Posts: 4,900	Koroit Boulder Opal Revisited Aug 31, 2006 23:43:44 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by joe on Aug 31, 2006 23:43:44 GMT -5 All are stunning but I love the forth one.
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pbpd81 starting to spend too much on rocks Member since August 2006 Posts: 102	Koroit Boulder Opal Revisited Sept 1, 2006 1:45:52 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by pbpd81 on Sept 1, 2006 1:45:52 GMT -5 WOW, those are super, especially the last one. KimJ