rallyrocks
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by rallyrocks on Feb 8, 2009 2:10:20 GMT -5
That looks like a really nice piece of dark Carnelion (sp?)
At least that is my guess, I expect you'll get some other opinions and/or guesses soon....
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ejs
spending too much on rocks
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Post by ejs on Feb 8, 2009 8:02:25 GMT -5
That looks an awful lot like Carnelian agate to me.  Click on the thumbnail to see the full image. Great find! Carnelian takes longer to get through the rough stage than any other kind of rock I've worked with. I started with the rock shown above, broke it up with a hammer/chisel, and it is currently in something like its 13th 5-day coarse grind. |
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washougal
starting to shine!
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Post by washougal on Feb 8, 2009 11:35:06 GMT -5
EJS, Thanks! That looks like the same material alright. I very much appreciate the help
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2009 13:16:02 GMT -5
Yup, Carnelian. And Washington has good Carnelian too. Howdy neighbor!
Shannon
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washougal
starting to shine!
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Post by washougal on Feb 8, 2009 15:05:59 GMT -5
Thanks Shannon, Appreciate the post. I'm just across the river from Oregon but haven't looked for rocks over there yet, except for one trip to the Oregon coast to look for agates. I spent two decades commercial fishing in the north pacific and never had a big problem with rogue waves. In one day of agate hunting around Newport I almost got pasted twice! So, now I stick to the rivers and leave the ocean to those that like to be chased across the beach by large douglas fir logs.
thanks again
David
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Post by MyNewHobby on Feb 8, 2009 15:32:05 GMT -5
What an awesome rock!!
I did not know that Carnelian was that tough!! Very Cool
Julie
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agatemaggot
Cave Dweller 
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Post by agatemaggot on Feb 8, 2009 16:09:56 GMT -5
It's sometimes hard to start a cut on the side of a rock with a sharp radius. The blade cannot get a purchase on the stone and wants to slide around the edge. It usually results in a damaged blade !
Been there, yup, yup !
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DeanW
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Post by DeanW on Feb 9, 2009 10:24:25 GMT -5
That's a sweet find; carnelian that dark mmmm.
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