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Post by beefjello on Sept 25, 2007 15:38:19 GMT -5
I had the day off and took the opportunity to grind out a couple new ones. Atlantisite  Chrysoprase  Chrysocolla  Fordite from Daniel  Backside  Thanks for looking! |
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stonesnbones
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Post by stonesnbones on Sept 25, 2007 16:25:01 GMT -5
What is this Atlantisite you speak of? :oI have heard of it but never seen any.Very attractive material!
Brad
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Post by krazydiamond on Sept 25, 2007 16:52:34 GMT -5
nice stuff, yeh, i like that Atlantisite, kinda looks like stichtite that takes a good shine. love the fordite tho, very sexy.
KD
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jjckitti
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Post by jjckitti on Sept 25, 2007 17:02:20 GMT -5
that Atlantisite is my fave. very beautiful cabs
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Post by akansan on Sept 25, 2007 17:07:35 GMT -5
I like them all, but the colors on that Atlantasite just pop!
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textiger
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Post by textiger on Sept 25, 2007 17:27:38 GMT -5
Nice work. That fordite is wild. And the Atlantisite is sharp.
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Post by Jurrasic Jonje on Sept 25, 2007 17:32:09 GMT -5
The Atlantisite is sweet. How much ya want for it?? Cause I want it!!!
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Post by larrywyland3 on Sept 25, 2007 21:05:10 GMT -5
Super shine. When you cabbed the Atlantasite did it create an almost soapy feeling residue?
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181lizard
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Post by 181lizard on Sept 25, 2007 21:10:26 GMT -5
Boy Beef! You got a super shine on the Atlantisite! Best shine I've seen so far! Super! Here's a pic of a slab I got in case anyone is curious.  Did you get yours from radiant rock? And...the Fordite is actually really cool! |
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SteveHolmes
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Post by SteveHolmes on Sept 25, 2007 21:39:01 GMT -5
Alright Beef!
Now that's a heck of a Great way to spend a day off from work. The Atlantisite is really cool...but the Fordite is spectacular.
Steve
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spikeict
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Post by spikeict on Sept 25, 2007 22:18:05 GMT -5
When I started scrolling down I glanced at the first name and then saw the rock, I went back to make sure I knew the name. Absolutely my favorite, and Liz shame on you for hanging the carrot in front of the mule (me)  . |
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raqy
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Post by raqy on Sept 25, 2007 22:24:16 GMT -5
That Atlantisite is amazing! The Fordite is very pretty too, but that first one is just too cool..
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luv2hound
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Post by luv2hound on Sept 25, 2007 23:26:07 GMT -5
You should have posted a drool warning! OMG!! THat Atlantisite is absolutely outstanding. Purple and green what a combo. My favorite color(purple) and my hubby's favorite color(green).
I'm gonna have to look some of this. Does anybody have any slabs or rough for sale? Or know where I can buy it.
The other cabs are quite beautiful too. The Fordite is really interesting.
~~Mitzi~~
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one80mike
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Post by one80mike on Sept 26, 2007 0:13:36 GMT -5
WOW! Beef, that Atlantisite is mind blowing. I was sure that Atlantisite wouldn't take a shine like that.
For those who have asked, Atlantisite comes from the western side of Tasmania, the island state off the south coast of mainland Australia. There are only a handful of mines where it is found. It is a combination of serpentine and stichtite. It is usually quite soft and has a waxy lusture which is why I am so blown away by the Beef Master's shine that he has going there.
Did I say..."WOW" already?
Mike
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2007 0:25:20 GMT -5
how awesome are your rocks beef!
Nice patterns and nice shine
Nathaniel
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Post by Tony W on Sept 26, 2007 1:57:55 GMT -5
All great, but 1st and last, man, oh, man!! T
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Post by beefjello on Sept 26, 2007 8:40:27 GMT -5
Thanks a bunch guys 'n gals! ;D Like Mike said Atlantisite is serpentine and stichtite. It is very soft and I too was surprised to get it to shine so well. Like Stoner says, with diamond paste and leather you can pretty much shine up anything.  Yes Larry I did get that soapy residue feeling working with it. Lots of lather too! lol Nice slab Liz! I got mine from someone else, 913winston. Thanks again and have a great day!! |
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Sept 26, 2007 8:55:23 GMT -5
WOW Beef All I can say is that I thought I was looking at Stoners cabs at first!!!! Move over Ed-- theres a new kid in town!!
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adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Sept 26, 2007 9:11:53 GMT -5
Did anyone say till now how great is the atlantisite ? ;D
That fordite is also cool, is it natural?
Adrian
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181lizard
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Post by 181lizard on Sept 26, 2007 11:05:57 GMT -5
Adrian...(if I get this wrong, someone please correct me)
The fordite is not natural. Actually it's paint drippings from painting cars. (supposed to be Fordite=Ford autos Chevyite=Chevrolet autos)
Who would have thought paint could be formed into cool cabs!
For anyone interested in the Atlantisite...913winston is who beef got his from and I purchased mine from Radiant Rocks...both on e-bay?
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