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frane
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CAUTION! Blury Rocks! Sept 25, 2012 20:23:13 GMT -5

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Post by frane on Sept 25, 2012 20:23:13 GMT -5

We went to a rock and mineral show last Saturday in Maryland. I was really happy with my finds and spent WAY too much but had to post a few pictures now and my picture taking quality is not good!
I was looking for pietersite and rhodocrosite. Wasn't sure if I would find any at a price I could afford but I was in luck!

The rhodocrosite

Here is some Sarafinite (Did I get that name right?) I think this one was at standard dealer price

And as we were getting ready to leave, We stopped at a dealer that had a few slabs and rocks at the back area. I was looking at the slabs and David picked up a rock and said, what is this, it is really pretty. All I saw at first was the brown outer rind. I was shocked and asked the lady how much. She made a phone call and I got this 4 lb chunck of chrysoprase for a great price!

And wet

Thanks for putting up with the horrible pictures!
Slabs I bought will be posted this weekend.
Fran

Deleted Deleted Member Member since January 1970 Posts: 0	CAUTION! Blury Rocks! Sept 25, 2012 20:42:06 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2012 20:42:06 GMT -5 Wow, that chrysoprase was an awesome find. Way to go. Jim

fishnuts starting to shine! Member since April 2012 Posts: 33	CAUTION! Blury Rocks! Sept 25, 2012 21:19:33 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by fishnuts on Sept 25, 2012 21:19:33 GMT -5 That is a sweet piece of rhodocrosite. Nice!!!

itsandbits freely admits to licking rocks Member since March 2012 Posts: 825	CAUTION! Blury Rocks! Sept 25, 2012 21:23:31 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by itsandbits on Sept 25, 2012 21:23:31 GMT -5 I will not let you have my worst photographer crown without a fight. Nice material!
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Fossilman Cave Dweller Member since January 2009 Posts: 20,718	CAUTION! Blury Rocks! Sept 25, 2012 21:27:41 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Fossilman on Sept 25, 2012 21:27:41 GMT -5 The rhodocrosite really pops!!!! I think the chrysoprase is totally wicked!!!!
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deb193redux In Memoriam RIP Daniel Bontempo (1959 - 2022) Member since September 2007 Posts: 6,010	CAUTION! Blury Rocks! Sept 25, 2012 21:39:33 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by deb193redux on Sept 25, 2012 21:39:33 GMT -5 good buys. keen to see the pietersite slabbed

Toad misunderstood rock expert Only rocks understand me. Member since September 2004 Posts: 12,798	CAUTION! Blury Rocks! Sept 25, 2012 22:42:43 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Toad on Sept 25, 2012 22:42:43 GMT -5 That rhodo is fantastic. Nice chryso too
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Pat misunderstood rock expert Member since February 2012 Posts: 11,823 Member is Online	CAUTION! Blury Rocks! Sept 26, 2012 0:33:41 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Pat on Sept 26, 2012 0:33:41 GMT -5 What a great bunch! I love the shows.
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herchenx Cave Dweller Member since January 2012 Posts: 3,360	CAUTION! Blury Rocks! Sept 26, 2012 0:45:06 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by herchenx on Sept 26, 2012 0:45:06 GMT -5 wow, those are great!
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Bluesky78987 driving up their electric bill You can rest . . . later! Member since April 2012 Posts: 2,503	CAUTION! Blury Rocks! Sept 26, 2012 12:40:24 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bluesky78987 on Sept 26, 2012 12:40:24 GMT -5 Yay! Beautiful rocks! :-)
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fwfranklen (Mike) spending too much on rocks Rock-ON--Have you kissed your rock today? Member since August 2012 Posts: 379	CAUTION! Blury Rocks! Sept 26, 2012 13:42:55 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by fwfranklen (Mike) on Sept 26, 2012 13:42:55 GMT -5 wow those are awsome. Wish I could find some decent priced pietersite
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Bikerrandy can identify rocks - even green ones Say what?? Member since September 2005 Posts: 15,688	CAUTION! Blury Rocks! Sept 26, 2012 16:37:00 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bikerrandy on Sept 26, 2012 16:37:00 GMT -5 That chrysoprase is the coolest!! The other stuff is awesome too, you're gonna make some beautiful cabs!!
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rockjunquie Global Moderator Member since March 2012 Posts: 34,956	CAUTION! Blury Rocks! Sept 26, 2012 22:03:29 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockjunquie on Sept 26, 2012 22:03:29 GMT -5 Wow! Great rocks! That chrysophrase is to die for. It's posts like these that make me want a saw even more. LOL!

hand2mouthmining spending too much on rocks Purveyors of California Gem Rock Member since September 2011 Posts: 495	CAUTION! Blury Rocks! Sept 27, 2012 1:32:08 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by hand2mouthmining on Sept 27, 2012 1:32:08 GMT -5 Crucially cool acquisitions, Fran! Looks like you AND the dealers had a great day!
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