Happy Camp Jade

joe still telling self it's just a hobby Member since June 2005 Posts: 4,900	Happy Camp Jade Aug 30, 2007 18:52:44 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by joe on Aug 30, 2007 18:52:44 GMT -5 Ok, I'm finally getting a little better at this HC Jade! About time!!! Hope you like the cabs. Thanx for looking!
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fossilman spending too much on rocks Member since April 2007 Posts: 256	Happy Camp Jade Aug 30, 2007 21:22:54 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by fossilman on Aug 30, 2007 21:22:54 GMT -5 nice jade!

Tony W has started giving rock gifts Ahh, Opal. I love the fire and flash! Member since May 2007 Posts: 3,435	Happy Camp Jade Aug 30, 2007 23:55:37 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tony W on Aug 30, 2007 23:55:37 GMT -5 Looks good! NIce stuff. T

Deleted Deleted Member Member since January 1970 Posts: 0	Happy Camp Jade Aug 31, 2007 0:04:55 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2007 0:04:55 GMT -5 BOOTEEFUL! Great cabs Joe! Shannon

Tonyterner gets rocks for Christmas Cuttin', cabbin' and havin' fun Member since June 2007 Posts: 6,962	Happy Camp Jade Aug 31, 2007 9:32:35 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tonyterner on Aug 31, 2007 9:32:35 GMT -5 Nice work on all.

firewalker45 freely admits to licking rocks Member since August 2006 Posts: 929	Happy Camp Jade Aug 31, 2007 11:20:26 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by firewalker45 on Aug 31, 2007 11:20:26 GMT -5 Looking good Joe!

texaswoodie gets rocks for Christmas Texas Ghost Wood Member since January 2007 Posts: 6,769	Happy Camp Jade Aug 31, 2007 14:48:36 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by texaswoodie on Aug 31, 2007 14:48:36 GMT -5 Cool cabs Joe! I particularly like the triangle. Curt
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beefjello no longer being taken for granite Member since December 2006 Posts: 8,731	Happy Camp Jade Aug 31, 2007 19:16:18 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by beefjello on Aug 31, 2007 19:16:18 GMT -5 Those are fantastic Joe! I love the kite shape.. and that second oval really stands out to me! Is Happy Camp a nephrite or jadeite or..?
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rallyrocks fully equipped rock polisher Member since November 2005 Posts: 1,507	Happy Camp Jade Aug 31, 2007 21:49:33 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rallyrocks on Aug 31, 2007 21:49:33 GMT -5 Beef- in my limited experience I think Happy camp and Klamath region "jades" are often silicified and metamorphosed serpentines, but regardless of their chemical composition, they sure do cut some awesome looking cabs!
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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 Aug 31, 2007 22:55:38 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stoner on Aug 31, 2007 22:55:38 GMT -5 Nice cabs Joe. I really like the HC Jade from Rich, looks like you do too.

luv2hound freely admits to licking rocks I try & I try, but dang it! Those rocks just keep ending up in my pockets Member since June 2007 Posts: 890	Happy Camp Jade Aug 31, 2007 23:01:28 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by luv2hound on Aug 31, 2007 23:01:28 GMT -5 Boy these sure are nice. Great job. Thanks for the pics. ~~Mitzi~~

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Happy Camp Jade Aug 31, 2007 23:25:04 GMT -5

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Post by southforkmining on Aug 31, 2007 23:25:04 GMT -5

Happy Camp Jade..is neither nephrite or jadeite..it is not a true jade at all...it is a mix of many minerals..the mix includes Vesuvianite, Grossular Garnet, and Serpentine...the best green pieces are Vesuvianite, the best white pieces are Grossular Garnet...and the pieces that are mixed contain any or all of the above...the serpentine softens and lightens the Vesuvianite, the Grossular Garnet can put some beautiful veins or lighten, and make the Vesuvianite more translucent..and harder..the serpentine in the Grossular Garnet can create some pretty inclusions that kind of float in the garnet..it might show on one side..and not be noticable on the reverse side..when the Vesuvianite is inclueded in the Grossular Garnet..you can get some wonderful variances..including green dots...hints of green...and green swirls..and can be an exciting mix of minerals..the name Happy Camp Jade seems to have stuck with rockhounds..so that is how I refer to it...but will gladly explain to the best of my knowledge and understanding....what my stones really are...hope this helps...also stay tuned..I could have an interesting annoucement late this year..to early to leak anything..thanks to all..South Fork Mining...Rich

joe still telling self it's just a hobby Member since June 2005 Posts: 4,900	Happy Camp Jade Sept 1, 2007 8:12:33 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by joe on Sept 1, 2007 8:12:33 GMT -5 Thank you all! I really enjoyed working this material. Thanx Rich, for jumping on and answering Beef's question far better than I could. Now what about this announcement???!
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