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Post by tkrueger3 on Sept 9, 2010 17:00:15 GMT -5
I'm cross-posting this from the "Rock Identification Library" pages: These were 2 "just rocks" out of a mixed-up pile, and I don't know what either of them is. The slab pieces in the first 2 pics would be really gorgeous, except every slice I made through it, the slab broke apart when I picked it up. These 2 pics taken dry. The second (pictured under water) is vaguely familiar, but not quite ... carnelian? It is agate, and partially translucent with a reddish tint. Any help with IDs would be appreciated. Thanks for your help! Tom
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Post by jakesrocks on Sept 9, 2010 17:37:59 GMT -5
The second pic looks like it could be pet wood. Notorious for breaking. Don
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Post by elementary on Sept 9, 2010 19:05:07 GMT -5
The first two shots look like petrified wood pieces - AZ maybe.
The last shot - well - regency rose is a plume that can be pink.
But, then again, I've seen Carnelian that has similar markings. Hmmm.
What do I know?
Lowell
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Post by Sabre52 on Sept 10, 2010 15:41:43 GMT -5
I'd say pet wood from Arizona or Utah and carnelian. Often the plumy type carnelian is called cornflake carnelian.....Mel
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Post by tkrueger3 on Sept 10, 2010 16:56:40 GMT -5
Thanks, Mel, Lowell, and Don! I had sorta guessed at the wood, because of the flakiness of it, and it kinda looks like pictures I've seen of that "technicolor" pet wood from Az.
The other, I had thought might be carnelian, but I couldn't match it up exactly with other pictures of carnelian, either from Google or within RTH, and I've never had any before to compare to. But now that you've said it, I'm convinced it is carnelian. I like the look of it - real subtle hues, and looks like it'll polish up very nicely.
Tom
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