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Post by gemkoi on Sept 18, 2006 20:58:55 GMT -5
 This frist one is from Jamie, AKA Desertdweller. She sent me some rough samples when i purchased some cabs from her. Very nice stuff, almost identical to some raymine material i have. And theres some metal content in it. Little silver flashes. I did have to stablize this piece, but its more than worth that labor to insure a few fractures didnt continue to develope.  This is a hugh Tiffany, rough 2.5inchs square. Has a high silica content and super fine Dendrites. Doesnt really get any better than this with Tiffany. Enjoy~ |
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SteveHolmes
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since July 2009
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Post by SteveHolmes on Sept 18, 2006 23:10:33 GMT -5
Nice pieces there Shain. Love that turquoise color. Does the Tiffany Stone come from here in Utah? I think it comes from Delta area (Berrylium Mines) but wasn't sure if there's another source of this material.
Steve
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Post by rockyraccoon on Sept 19, 2006 0:57:04 GMT -5
what did you do to stabalize it shain?
both very nice!
kim
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stefan
Cave Dweller 
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Post by stefan on Sept 19, 2006 9:58:28 GMT -5
Wowzer on both- THat Tiffinay is killer- I don't ever remember seeing a nicer chunk-
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Post by gemkoi on Sept 19, 2006 12:18:34 GMT -5
Steve, yup near Delta. THere has been rumors a similar stone is being mined in Mexico. But i have yet to see anyone selling it, and been hearing that over a year.
Kim, I use opticon when stablizing. Theres a high learning curve with the stuff but this cab when preforming was ready to break into 3 pieces. You cant even see the healed fractures now unless you look real close and real hard. BUt it was only 1 step away from three pieces. I also didnt finish preforming it untill it was stablized. and reacted perfectly to the continued cutting action.
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