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Post by morerockspleaz on Nov 1, 2009 20:24:29 GMT -5
Thank you for looking, I found this rock in a crate that was from an estate sale. I hope someone will be able to recognize what it is, there is nothing in this particular crate that is labeled. :help: My first attempt at picture posting so please bear with me. Thanks again, morerockspleaz
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Post by Toad on Nov 1, 2009 21:01:48 GMT -5
Looks like garnet in matrix - but not sure on what the matrix is...
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Post by MikeS on Nov 1, 2009 22:53:14 GMT -5
agreed, garnets in some type of schist...
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Post by johnjsgems on Nov 2, 2009 8:14:33 GMT -5
Very nice garnets like the ones passed off as rubies.
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Post by morerockspleaz on Nov 2, 2009 9:09:58 GMT -5
Thank you for the id, I was able to find it after so many searches. Is there any way to clean up the garnets to maybe make a display piece in the matrix , as I doubt they are worth much? I have a really big slab also.
Thanks again, morerockspleaz
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Post by Toad on Nov 2, 2009 9:26:55 GMT -5
I've heard of using acid, but not sure what kind and how - never having done it myself.
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Post by 150FromFundy on Nov 3, 2009 10:34:14 GMT -5
Definately garnet schist. The schist is soft and brittle and very difficult to work with. The garnet will tumble nicely if youy want to try that, and even facet if you find a gem qaulty crystal. Keep a specimen piece and tumble the rest.
Darryl.
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Post by Toad on Nov 3, 2009 10:41:05 GMT -5
The point was to make the crystals shine in the matrix, right? If so, maybe a dremel tool with successive grits would polish it up - with a very light touch???
If not, I'll see if I can find something on the acid I mentioned earlier.
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Post by morerockspleaz on Nov 4, 2009 7:10:07 GMT -5
Yes I would like to keep it in the matrix if possible. I do have a dremel but would not have a clue as what it would take as far as the bits But I would be willing to try.
Thanks, morerockspleaz
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