The Dad_Ohs
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Post by The Dad_Ohs on Sept 28, 2012 21:59:00 GMT -5
Part of the boxes of rocks & equipment I got is a large cache of amethyst... large and med sized points, cluster, different shapes and most have a red cap.
My questions are;
1) why is the amethyst red on the top (points)?
2) can it be cut and slabbed?? should I?? I want to try to do something with it... it's too much to just let sit in the box and do nothing with.... I want to try some free forms, cabs something, anything!!
is there anything special to cutting it??
thanx in advance for your replies, and info everyone!!
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Post by Pat on Sept 28, 2012 22:03:38 GMT -5
Photos? keep amethyst out of the sun because the sun will bleach it.
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The Dad_Ohs
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Post by The Dad_Ohs on Sept 28, 2012 22:22:10 GMT -5
Photos? keep amethyst out of the sun because the sun will bleach it. pic 1  pic 2  pic 3 weighs about 10 pounds!!  pic 4  pic 5  Most of this hasn't seen the light of day in 20 years !! thats a general sampling of what I have, but I have LOTS MORE !!! |
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Post by Toad on Sept 28, 2012 22:28:12 GMT -5
The red is iron deposits. Think it comes from the Great Lakes region.
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pporky
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Post by pporky on Sept 28, 2012 22:31:22 GMT -5
Probably no good you better send them all to me. lol
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itsandbits
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Post by itsandbits on Sept 28, 2012 22:34:54 GMT -5
yeah, it looks like they're going rotten; better get them out before they catch everything else
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meta99
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Post by meta99 on Sept 29, 2012 8:48:04 GMT -5
The amethyst from Diamond Hill in SC is coated as well dhmine.com/ sometimes red, orange or black. Most rock people would prefer you do not cut or slab those pieces as they prefer specimens. I facet rocks as well, but being a rock lover, I usually only facet broken crystals....if a rock had intrinsic value as it is, I hate messing with it. Sue |
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Post by texaswoodie on Sept 29, 2012 9:04:50 GMT -5
Unless it's clear with no intrusions it's not worth cabbing or faceting. I would leave them as specimens. If you are not a specimen collector, maybe you could trade with someone for cabbing rough.
Curt
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Post by Roller on Sept 29, 2012 10:23:27 GMT -5
wow those red caps are nice specimens .. I would trade for a couple ! Don"t cut them up !
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Post by Pat on Sept 29, 2012 10:56:07 GMT -5
Wow! I've never seen red-capped amethyst.
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The Dad_Ohs
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Post by The Dad_Ohs on Sept 29, 2012 13:02:36 GMT -5
I have one piece that is massive compared to the rest, easily 10 pounds and has the matrix on the bottom... I was to keep that one and will have my buddy make me a clear case to put it in for display....he has a glass shop here in town and works with Lexan and other plastics.
I guess I will be posting the rest a little at a time as I go through all the boxes and if anyone is interested, make me an offer.
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