Happy Camp Jade And Rhodonite, SC Jasper, 2/25

stoner
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Happy Camp Jade And Rhodonite, SC Jasper, 2/25 Feb 26, 2007 1:24:23 GMT -5

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Post by stoner on Feb 26, 2007 1:24:23 GMT -5

Rich from South Fork Mining in Northern Calif sent me some slabs of rhodonite and Jade(Idocrase) that he collects locally and asked me to cut some cabs for him. Overall I really like both materials, though I think I like the jade the best.

First the Rhodonite. All the fractures on these pieces are well healed even though it looks like an open fracture in the photos.

The Jade, or Idocrase.

And 2 Stone Canyon Jasper

Thanks for looking.

Last Edit: Feb 26, 2007 1:34:14 GMT -5 by stoner

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Happy Camp Jade And Rhodonite, SC Jasper, 2/25 Feb 26, 2007 1:29:38 GMT -5

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Post by gaetzchamp on Feb 26, 2007 1:29:38 GMT -5

Ed-

Hey that Stone Canyon is really awesome stuff. It looks really solid and I'm sure it's fun to work with. I'm glad you finally got around to doing some....now only about 200 more until that huge brick is gone....LOL. Is that jade Big Sure? Doesn't look like it to me, but hey, what do I know.

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stoner no longer being taken for granite THE EARTH IS JUST A ROCK TUMBLING THROUGH SPACE Member since March 2003 Posts: 7,715	Happy Camp Jade And Rhodonite, SC Jasper, 2/25 Feb 26, 2007 1:46:13 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stoner on Feb 26, 2007 1:46:13 GMT -5 Um, Tim, at the top of the post I said Happy Camp in Northern Calif. Big Sur jade is nepherite jade, this stuff is Idocrase.

rocklicker driving up their electric bill Member since January 2006 Posts: 2,586	Happy Camp Jade And Rhodonite, SC Jasper, 2/25 Feb 26, 2007 2:26:37 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rocklicker on Feb 26, 2007 2:26:37 GMT -5 Great looking Rhodonite. I like the look of the black bits a lot. That stone canyon looks wonderful. I like all the wild shapes too. Thanks for the photos. Steve

Deleted Deleted Member Member since January 1970 Posts: 0	Happy Camp Jade And Rhodonite, SC Jasper, 2/25 Feb 26, 2007 2:42:51 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2007 2:42:51 GMT -5 Incredible looking cabs Ed. I don't see any fractures in the jade, I am guessing its a lot easier then the nephrite stuff. I like the new look photos too, great all around.

Toad misunderstood rock expert Only rocks understand me. Member since September 2004 Posts: 12,798	Happy Camp Jade And Rhodonite, SC Jasper, 2/25 Feb 26, 2007 5:57:41 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Toad on Feb 26, 2007 5:57:41 GMT -5 That jasper is very interesting stuff.
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SteveHolmes fully equipped rock polisher Member since July 2009 Posts: 1,900	Happy Camp Jade And Rhodonite, SC Jasper, 2/25 Feb 26, 2007 8:10:07 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SteveHolmes on Feb 26, 2007 8:10:07 GMT -5 C'mon Tim....wake up and smell the Jade! Fine looking cabs again Stoner. That Happy Camp seems more translucent than the Big Sur and that STone Canyon is some funky stuff. Love em' all. Steve

rockds still telling self it's just a hobby Member since September 2005 Posts: 4,130	Happy Camp Jade And Rhodonite, SC Jasper, 2/25 Feb 26, 2007 10:44:58 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockds on Feb 26, 2007 10:44:58 GMT -5 great job ed! the jade was the clear winner till I got down to the stone canyon. Those two are the best IMO but there is something kinda warm and fuzzy about the jade
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stefan Cave Dweller Member since January 2005 Posts: 14,113	Happy Camp Jade And Rhodonite, SC Jasper, 2/25 Feb 26, 2007 13:20:36 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stefan on Feb 26, 2007 13:20:36 GMT -5 Wow ed- hard to pick a fav- I'm a bit partial to the Rhondonite (cause I just got a cople chunks of it)
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Sabre52 Cave Dweller Me and my gal, Rosie Member since August 2005 Posts: 20,494 Member is Online	Happy Camp Jade And Rhodonite, SC Jasper, 2/25 Feb 26, 2007 14:54:26 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sabre52 on Feb 26, 2007 14:54:26 GMT -5 Wow! That is brightest green I've ever seen in Happy Camp Jade. Nice! And the rest ain't too shabby either esp the Stoner Canyon ( oh I mean Stone Canyon L). Those are sweet!.....mel

Jurrasic Jonje driving up their electric bill Member since September 2006 Posts: 2,659	Happy Camp Jade And Rhodonite, SC Jasper, 2/25 Feb 26, 2007 16:34:24 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jurrasic Jonje on Feb 26, 2007 16:34:24 GMT -5 Another great looking batch!! Ed you are truly gifted.
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Happy Camp Jade And Rhodonite, SC Jasper, 2/25 Feb 26, 2007 20:45:49 GMT -5

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Post by southforkmining on Feb 26, 2007 20:45:49 GMT -5

Ed...since i am a total beginner...and a few of my friends..all learning...we could not get the look on either the Rhodonite or Idocrase..you have worked wonders as always..I am SOOO impressed and very Happy ...I can not thank you enough..you are a Master...Rich Kelly..South Fork Mining...ps...not I have inspiration..to work harder on learing cabbing..thanks

beefjello no longer being taken for granite Member since December 2006 Posts: 8,731	Happy Camp Jade And Rhodonite, SC Jasper, 2/25 Feb 26, 2007 21:25:58 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by beefjello on Feb 26, 2007 21:25:58 GMT -5 These are all stellar! I really like the third Rhodonite, and man that Idocrase is beautiful! The SC too.. those are incredible!!
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parfive no longer being taken for granite Member since August 2005 Posts: 9,608	Happy Camp Jade And Rhodonite, SC Jasper, 2/25 Feb 27, 2007 0:00:32 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by parfive on Feb 27, 2007 0:00:32 GMT -5 Never heard of Idocrase before, but I like 'em a lot. Rich
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Happy Camp Jade And Rhodonite, SC Jasper, 2/25 Feb 27, 2007 0:28:27 GMT -5

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Post by RedwoodRocks on Feb 27, 2007 0:28:27 GMT -5

Isn't Happy Camp near Big Sur? LOL I use to fish near Happy Camp on my fall fishing trip. I wish I knew about the jade and rhodonite. Could have been hunting for it when the fishing was slow. Happy Camp is only 8-9 hours from Big Sur.

joe still telling self it's just a hobby Member since June 2005 Posts: 4,900	Happy Camp Jade And Rhodonite, SC Jasper, 2/25 Feb 27, 2007 2:14:44 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by joe on Feb 27, 2007 2:14:44 GMT -5 Those are delightful Ed! I love what you did with the material. I have some myself and hope to begin working it soon. Hope I can get it to look somewhat as good as yours!
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