celt40
noticing nice landscape pebbles
KNIGHTHOOD FOR JOCK STEIN.
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Post by celt40 on Aug 14, 2010 17:19:54 GMT -5
I have not posted many pictures so I hope this works first time. I need help to ID some rocks I found on my beach when I walk my Dogs. Not sure but I think Rock 6 is an Agate???  Rock 1  Rock 2  Rock 3  Rock 6  Thanks Dermot. |
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redrummd
starting to shine!
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Post by redrummd on Aug 14, 2010 18:40:30 GMT -5
They all appear to be Jaspers. Most agate and jaspers are not named as hundres if not thousands of different looking ones can be found on many rivers or beaches. Named ones occur when a source vein or outcropping is found and a claim is filed. The owner then tries to develope a name for buying and recognition purposes.
I would simply call your stones xxxxxxx Beach Jasper and you fill in the xxxxxxxx with the beach (or river) they are found on/in.
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NorthShore-Rocks
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by NorthShore-Rocks on Aug 15, 2010 9:23:01 GMT -5
Nice Rocks Dermot! Some great Jasper in there and no. 3 even starts to look a little mossy. 6 looks to have some fortifications starting to show in the mid-lower left... it might be an agate. You might just have to open them up to see! ;D
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Post by frane on Aug 15, 2010 10:12:07 GMT -5
Now, these are only guesses so here goes:
1-3 Beautiful pieces of breccia jasper. It is common to have agate inclusions where the jasper broke apart and was healed.
6. I was going to say feldspar for this one but when you look close, it almost looks like it is some kind of fossilized pod. Maybe Mel will jump in here and have a look.
No matter what, you are finding great rocks on your walks!
Fran
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