jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Apr 18, 2013 6:18:39 GMT -5
May or may not be.A lot ofTexas pet wood is a challenge to ID. In breaking wood down for tumbling i noticed it likes to break with the wood grain in many cases.It is a bit on the fractured side.Tumbles easy.The coral does not break on any grain line and has a lot less fractures.And is a lot denser or tougher,more like the consistancy of Montana agate. But it sure is pretty. This may not be but it is a stunner Helter Skelterite,PALM BOGGAMITE??? What happenned to this one And yes,color too Got a bunch more and here is the rest of this group www.flickr.com/photos/67205364@N06/sets/72157633274727816/with/8659439143/It was hot in August.Please go in January!
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Sabre52
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Post by Sabre52 on Apr 18, 2013 9:18:39 GMT -5
*LOL* Great pics James! Man, you went in August. The heat and humidity in that part of Texas is pretty grim then. Definitely not for sissies *L*. I'm with you. Texas wood is really difficult to identify. I was at Ginko Park a few years ago and they had the most incredible collection of identified pet wood slabs and I sure wish they'd turn them into an ID book.
Your first example is wood, no doubt. I've got examples of the same species and it seems fairly common in the area. Very dense hard, tight grained stuff. Your second pic is a new one to me but there are some awesome jaspers in the area that are not wood. The next two are George West type limb casts where the wood has been totally replaced by agate. Think the second example might be replaced palm. I have a similar one ready for the saw right now. Next to last is wood and again, I've found similar pieces but have no clue what it is.
Really like that last one. Great color. One usually thinks of colorful wood being more of an Arizona Rainbow wood thing but Texas wood can definitely hold it's own when it comes to color.....Mel
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Apr 18, 2013 10:23:58 GMT -5
Glad you saw this wood Mel.I have more.Some tumbled some slabs.I hope you keep posting yours.Carlos and Snuffy too.Carlos is kissing up to a gravel pit owner and gets killer stuff.Keep an eye on him:>I have sold some very nice tumbled wood in jewelry form,some of my best.Thanks for analysis.This was a good one OOPS,and some more(posted before) Root(sunglasses please) Crazy pebble This one puzzles me,and is spectacular Thanks Texas,and thanks for looking
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Sabre52
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Post by Sabre52 on Apr 18, 2013 13:05:43 GMT -5
Wow colorful specimens! The variety and colors of Texas wood do seem almost unlimited....Mel
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Apr 18, 2013 14:15:59 GMT -5
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Minnesota Daniel
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Post by Minnesota Daniel on Apr 19, 2013 0:25:54 GMT -5
Awesome material, great pictures!
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Apr 19, 2013 7:23:54 GMT -5
I wish there was technical info on wood like there is on lake agate.
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Apr 19, 2013 14:22:27 GMT -5
James that red root is freakin' OUTSTANDING!!!!! Ever cab any???
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Apr 19, 2013 18:54:17 GMT -5
I should if i could:>It was a 6 x 4 x 6 inch cobble.I just do not cab.It has fracture issues...
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Apr 20, 2013 10:17:25 GMT -5
I should if i could:>It was a 6 x 4 x 6 inch cobble.I just do not cab.It has fracture issues... Well James,when I want to do something with rocks,I see what kind of trade a person could do with people on this forum...Thumbs up
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Apr 20, 2013 15:55:45 GMT -5
I am aware.Great folks here.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2013 23:02:39 GMT -5
gosh, I am so happy to see your rocks! I cannnot get out enough. Looking like maybe I can do a small trip next weekend.
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Apr 21, 2013 18:57:17 GMT -5
You are in great rock territory man.I got to be creative over here.I have to go 4 hours to get to coral.
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n8hounder
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Post by n8hounder on May 15, 2013 3:30:02 GMT -5
This is very cool stuff , I have similar pieces... but you got a damn good camera. Obviously much better pic's than I can get..
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Post by helens on May 15, 2013 4:44:44 GMT -5
Great pix! I'm with Fossilman... that red root is OMG!!!
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on May 16, 2013 11:30:18 GMT -5
A rancher invited me to hunt on his land.It is a high river shelf and well plowed.One of the highest shelves.Best topo for agate.An agate gold mine.Looked never collected.Was on a 3 day trip,stayed 12.Sent back 1500 pounds. Thanks for looking
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Post by helens on May 16, 2013 11:34:10 GMT -5
We can see that you too are well on the way to rock hoarder status...
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on May 16, 2013 12:01:47 GMT -5
What a cool hobby.For over 40 years;like 44-guessing about your age Helen:>
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n8hounder
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Post by n8hounder on May 21, 2013 22:36:56 GMT -5
I dig it man , I personally wish I had more time for my hobbys .. I would be more involved in this site , but the garden and lack of time is killing my hobbies ...
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