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sandsman1 misunderstood rock expert RIP John "sandsman1" Member since December 2003 Posts: 11,341	UNKNOWN Dec 27, 2008 19:15:00 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sandsman1 on Dec 27, 2008 19:15:00 GMT -5 i really don't know what it is prob a mix but it was givin to me and its on the porous side so cabs wont be a good idea but very cool colors
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frane misunderstood rock expert Member since July 2008 Posts: 11,015	UNKNOWN Dec 27, 2008 20:37:36 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by frane on Dec 27, 2008 20:37:36 GMT -5 I have no idea about what that could be...Maybe a byproduct of coper/lava mix? All I know is that the colors are beautiful! Fran

texaswoodie gets rocks for Christmas Texas Ghost Wood Member since January 2007 Posts: 6,769	UNKNOWN Dec 27, 2008 20:39:17 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by texaswoodie on Dec 27, 2008 20:39:17 GMT -5 Beautiful! Some kind of copper mineral? Curt
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sitnwrap gets rocks for Christmas Member since March 2008 Posts: 5,004	UNKNOWN Dec 27, 2008 20:49:44 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sitnwrap on Dec 27, 2008 20:49:44 GMT -5 I can't quite tell but is there some blue on the left side of that green rock? If so maybe it's a mix of Azurite and Malichite but I could be all wet. What ever it is it's beautiful. That crystal white one it a beaut also.

fishenman driving up their electric bill ___________ Member since November 2007 Posts: 2,210	UNKNOWN Dec 27, 2008 20:53:15 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by fishenman on Dec 27, 2008 20:53:15 GMT -5 I'd say some kind of copper silicate mineral. Looks like azurite, crysocolla and some malachite.
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grayfingers Cave Dweller Member since November 2007 Posts: 4,575	UNKNOWN Dec 28, 2008 8:09:38 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by grayfingers on Dec 28, 2008 8:09:38 GMT -5 Dang, that's got some great color!
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sandsman1 misunderstood rock expert RIP John "sandsman1" Member since December 2003 Posts: 11,341	UNKNOWN Dec 28, 2008 8:24:04 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sandsman1 on Dec 28, 2008 8:24:04 GMT -5 yea that crystal chunk is cool too kim gave me that for takin cab pics it has a nice little ledge for standing them next to the quarter i crazy glued on it hahaha
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drjo fully equipped rock polisher Honduran Opal & DIY Nut Member since May 2008 Posts: 1,581	UNKNOWN Dec 28, 2008 9:57:22 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by drjo on Dec 28, 2008 9:57:22 GMT -5 Cab / Stabilize / Polish ;D I think this one would be interresting. Dr Joe .
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Post by mossyrockhound on Jan 6, 2009 12:44:43 GMT -5

It's hard to tell for sure from the pic, but the green one looks like malachite. Althouth it cabs beautifully, it is hazardous to your health to work, so if you work it, be sure to keep water (or spray) on it at all times. They also recommend wearing a respirator when working it and cleaning any residue off you hands when done. It's primarily the dust you need to worry about, so once you're done working the piece and clean everything up you're good to go. I know this topic section is for specimens you don't intend to cab/slab, but I just thought I would throw this tidbit of info in for somebody who may be contemplating working some malachite.

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