Some opals....

Deleted Deleted Member Member since January 1970 Posts: 0	Some opals.... May 19, 2007 2:28:27 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on May 19, 2007 2:28:27 GMT -5 Not a lot of time to play with rocks these days but managed to squeak some out tonite. Here are some Koroits:

stoner no longer being taken for granite THE EARTH IS JUST A ROCK TUMBLING THROUGH SPACE Member since March 2003 Posts: 7,715	Some opals.... May 19, 2007 2:51:18 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stoner on May 19, 2007 2:51:18 GMT -5 Nice job Tony. I really like the first one.

adrian65 Cave Dweller Arch to golden memories and to great friends. Member since February 2007 Posts: 10,790	Some opals.... May 19, 2007 3:46:57 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by adrian65 on May 19, 2007 3:46:57 GMT -5 I really don't know what "Koroits" means, but looking at the pics I think I get it: it means "gorgeous, astonishing boulder opal cabs". Am I right? adrian
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SteveHolmes fully equipped rock polisher Member since July 2009 Posts: 1,900	Some opals.... May 19, 2007 6:52:04 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SteveHolmes on May 19, 2007 6:52:04 GMT -5 Wow, Nice as usual Tony. That first one looks like a passageway to another world. They all look superb. Steve

rockyraccoon no longer being taken for granite Member since December 2003 Posts: 7,980	Some opals.... May 19, 2007 8:35:54 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockyraccoon on May 19, 2007 8:35:54 GMT -5 that 1st one looks like an underwater ocean scene. bet you were wishing to be diving! kim

joe still telling self it's just a hobby Member since June 2005 Posts: 4,900	Some opals.... May 19, 2007 11:52:27 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by joe on May 19, 2007 11:52:27 GMT -5 Opals?? I thought you were the Ocean Jasper guy and were through with Opals!! That first one is awesome!
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Sabre52 Cave Dweller Me and my gal, Rosie Member since August 2005 Posts: 20,496	Some opals.... May 19, 2007 14:43:07 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sabre52 on May 19, 2007 14:43:07 GMT -5 Man those are nice. #2 rules the lot!.....Mel

parfive no longer being taken for granite Member since August 2005 Posts: 9,608	Some opals.... May 19, 2007 14:55:21 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by parfive on May 19, 2007 14:55:21 GMT -5 Wow!!! That first one is like a window to the center of the earth or a radioactive cauldron. Rich
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beefjello no longer being taken for granite Member since December 2006 Posts: 8,731	Some opals.... May 20, 2007 16:28:30 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by beefjello on May 20, 2007 16:28:30 GMT -5 Very Beautiful! I agree with Steve, that first one is a gateway to another world. Niceee!!!
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krazydiamond Global Moderator Nobody knows where you are, how near or how far. Member since June 2004 Posts: 9,636	Some opals.... May 20, 2007 17:14:39 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by krazydiamond on May 20, 2007 17:14:39 GMT -5 ...and the fish sez "MORE, GIVE ME MORE"...... great looking stuff, Tony! KD
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Deleted Deleted Member Member since January 1970 Posts: 0	Some opals.... May 21, 2007 3:01:32 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on May 21, 2007 3:01:32 GMT -5 Opals always look good. Great stuff Tony. Nathaniel

jjckitti freely admits to licking rocks Member since January 2007 Posts: 775	Some opals.... May 21, 2007 19:18:00 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jjckitti on May 21, 2007 19:18:00 GMT -5 AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAaawesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!
	Joi - Kitti

Tweetiepy gets rocks for Christmas Always looking in the wrong places... Member since January 2005 Posts: 5,421	Some opals.... May 21, 2007 19:18:37 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tweetiepy on May 21, 2007 19:18:37 GMT -5 I'm bessotted! and in love

one80mike freely admits to licking rocks @(-_-)@ Princess Leia! Member since February 2007 Posts: 908	Some opals.... May 22, 2007 20:01:47 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by one80mike on May 22, 2007 20:01:47 GMT -5 That second one is super crazy cool. You are the king of the boulder opal! Mike
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Some opals.... May 24, 2007 20:30:57 GMT -5

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Post by Cher on May 24, 2007 20:30:57 GMT -5

Ooooooooooo nice Tony! I like the first one .... no, the second ... no, ummmm ... oh poo, I like 'em all. Yuppers, you are the King of Koroit!! That third one is the best .... no, maybe the last one .... argggghhhhh. ;D How could anyone pick a "best" one, it's just not possible!

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