SteveHolmes
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Post by SteveHolmes on Jan 23, 2009 19:27:43 GMT -5
I got a few new slabs a couple days ago. Morrisonite Dino Bone (one of my best pieces. I love the black outlined cells...and a very solid piece) Closer-shot this is unknown. It came out of Utah though. Any thoughts...please holler. THANKS! Steve
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chasfire
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Post by chasfire on Jan 23, 2009 19:37:04 GMT -5
Steve: That is some great looking material. The last one is quite interesting with the inclusions, but since it doesn't come from WA I am lost as to what it is.
chasfire
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Sabre52
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Post by Sabre52 on Jan 23, 2009 20:31:57 GMT -5
Good golly that's a nice slab of bone Steve! That last one is certainly a wild looking piece but I've not a clue what it is.....Mel
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Post by Bejewelme on Jan 23, 2009 22:04:37 GMT -5
Man Steve, first nice wood....... now................ nice bone! That Morrisonite is especially nice, and the dino bone really is cool, :drool: :drool: and that last thing is super crazy, lots of stuff going on in that, you have some really great material buddy!!!! It sucks your shop is too cold now, >:(you need a new cab area for winter! AMBER
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highplainsdrifter
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Post by highplainsdrifter on Jan 23, 2009 22:12:54 GMT -5
Absolutely stunning piece of dino bone!!!! One of the best I've seen.
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Post by sitnwrap on Jan 23, 2009 23:09:47 GMT -5
Those slabs are phenominal. There is a pheasant feather right in the middle of that Morrisonite. It seems appropriate for such a beautiful feather to be in such a beautiful slab.
That Dinoe Bone is so wild with such vibrant color.
I don't know what that last one is but boy o boy it's a beauty.
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Post by Bikerrandy on Jan 23, 2009 23:17:58 GMT -5
The Morrisonite and the dino bone are awesome!!
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Jan 23, 2009 23:41:42 GMT -5
I really like the dino bone!
And you stumped Mel?!? How is that possible? :-)
Chuck
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pebblepup
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Post by pebblepup on Jan 24, 2009 1:53:54 GMT -5
Very nice slabs. The last looks like saginite.
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Post by catmandewe on Jan 24, 2009 15:42:20 GMT -5
Steve, Man you sure have some nice stuff!! Those are all 5 star class A slabs. Last one looks almost like sagenite, but it doesn't have the classic sprays, it is more random, so I have to say................No idea!!
Tony
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adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Jan 24, 2009 15:52:06 GMT -5
What's that? Lottery with slabs as prizes? They all look like that, but the dino bone and the Morrissonite are unbelievable!
Adrian
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Post by stonesthatrock on Jan 26, 2009 9:51:10 GMT -5
wow that bone is really nice. well so are the other 2.
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Post by Tonyterner on Jan 26, 2009 11:19:51 GMT -5
I agree that is one of the best slabs of dino I've seen. You even managed to stump Mel, you must be proud. ;D
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SteveHolmes
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Post by SteveHolmes on Jan 26, 2009 16:18:44 GMT -5
Thanks guys! Managing to stump Mel has to be one of those treasured most sought after moments in life...right! ;D I'll post any cabs I get out of the unknown. I still have no ideas. The Bone actually was given me to Bill Branson. He's the fellow who found the world reknown Utah Cycad. When he handed me that slab...my mouth hit the floor. I am thinking a big oval for that one. Something large enough to keep the whole look alive. Thanks Again. Steve
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Post by Jurrasic Jonje on Jan 26, 2009 19:20:17 GMT -5
This may be a really bad shot in the dark but I think that last one could be Coprolite. Nice looking bone.
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DeanW
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Post by DeanW on Jan 27, 2009 15:47:18 GMT -5
nice, Nice, NICE Dino slab :drool:! The red areas on that unknown looks like Yellow-Cat "redwood", since you say it's from Utah but those sprays are really different.
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mossyrockhound
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Post by mossyrockhound on Feb 1, 2009 1:12:35 GMT -5
Steve, You've got some choice slabs there. All 3 are fantastic! Wish I could help with ID of the last one, but I can't. Garry
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Post by frane on Feb 1, 2009 11:28:10 GMT -5
I am no help at all on the ID. I just know I like it! I am looking forward to seeing a post of how it works up and see the final product! Fran
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SteveHolmes
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Post by SteveHolmes on Feb 1, 2009 11:33:16 GMT -5
I actually started a cab from the Dino Bone and the unknown. The unknown is a HUGE disappointment. It's super SOFT....and nothing I thought it was going to look like. I'll try to finish it up...who knows...maybe the polish will bring the 'stunnnnning' out of it! Steve
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hope
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Post by hope on Feb 1, 2009 23:06:37 GMT -5
Really nice slabs. They are all going to make some super cabs, large or small.
Hope
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