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Post by jamesp on Aug 21, 2013 23:29:05 GMT -5
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Post by Fossilman on Aug 21, 2013 23:48:19 GMT -5
James,I see a vision.............Its getting closer,yes I see it now..Its points,lots of beautiful points made out of that material.....Awesome stuff,I like it! How much is that a pound buddy?  Thumbs up! |
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Post by jamesp on Aug 22, 2013 8:29:06 GMT -5
It has been a few years since i was last there and those were on property that may be closed now. And those are cherry picked. But other spots i have collected that are now closed i could fill up but i gave it all away ha. A Floridain friend is coming up next week and i am to take him there since our coral rivers are flooded.
Lets see what i can do.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2013 8:48:23 GMT -5
I was wondering why jamesp was playing with something other than coral. Besides the rivers being flooded, a good reason to go there is because that is some beautiful rock. Good luck on your trip. May the rock gods turn them pretty side up and heal all the fractures.
Jim
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Post by helens on Aug 22, 2013 9:07:24 GMT -5
James, have you collected at Graves Mountain or that area? I found a page that had some info about Graves Mountain: www.rockhounds.com/rockshop/graves_mountain.htmlOne of the prettiest rocks I've got is a turgite from Chubbs Mountain, Gaston County NC, but they have Turgite in Georgia too, supposedly at Graves Mountain. These pix don't do the piece any justice, in person it's incredible...just one of the prettiest rocks I've ever seen:   Here's a page from someone who found pieces at Graves Mountain: www.findingrocks.com/cgi-bin/viewcollectorspecimen.cgi?id=1009Not sure if you know about this, since it's right in your own backyard... but its probably the most beautiful rock in Georgia if you can find it. |
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Post by grizman on Aug 22, 2013 13:36:27 GMT -5
Hellen,
Do you have that Graves Mountain rock? I'd love to see some slabs and I can't even imagine the cabs it would provide.
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Post by helens on Aug 22, 2013 13:44:19 GMT -5
I do have the rock, but I'm not cutting it. James lives within an hour of that area, he can probably find lots to cut. I bought mine from an old estate. It's too holey to cut, and not very big (about 3" around).
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2013 14:24:41 GMT -5
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Post by kap on Aug 22, 2013 17:59:50 GMT -5
You cant cut the Graves material it is a coating on the rock. Some of the most AWESOME colors you have ever seen! They also have Lazurite in Quatrz that makes great cabs and world class Rutile. There will be a open house the first weekend in Oct. if anyone can make it. I go there every chance I get!
P.S. James I love the Jasper I will have to try and get some!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2013 18:18:00 GMT -5
kap it seems the iridescent colors can be restated with an overnight soak in common white vinegar.
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Post by jamesp on Aug 22, 2013 19:42:31 GMT -5
You are welcome to go Kevin. I got to show a Floridian how to find that jasper next weekend AUG 31/JAN 1. Meet me on I-75 before Cartersville. There must be a million acres of it.
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Post by kap on Aug 22, 2013 21:01:08 GMT -5
James that would be GREAT! I have to help my daughter get a bedroom suit on Sat. but I am open for Sunday or Monday.  |
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Post by jamesp on Aug 22, 2013 21:25:33 GMT -5
I will check with John and see what his schedule is. He is headed for Young Harris College for silversmith classes. Will inform Kevin. Cool. Looking forward.
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Post by rockpickerforever on Aug 23, 2013 9:47:53 GMT -5
I was wondering why jamesp was playing with something other than coral. Besides the rivers being flooded, a good reason to go there is because that is some beautiful rock. Good luck on your trip. May the rock gods turn them pretty side up and heal all the fractures. Jim Yes, it surprised me, too! Nice color and so glassy. I can see why you want to go get more. I'll second Jim's wishes for good luck on your next collecting adventure. |
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Post by jamesp on Aug 23, 2013 17:31:06 GMT -5
Well thank you picking rock forever . The rivers are flooded so no coral for James
Thankyou for the wish well. I wish i could go w/real rock hounds from out west.
You guys are my hero. That stuff is variable. Bartow County probably has the largest variety of mines in Georgia. Craziest color of clays. Do ya see how the color is from tiny tiny specs.
Like a spray.
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Post by The Dad_Ohs on Aug 23, 2013 18:56:33 GMT -5
the 5th pic I like the best.. with the quartz band running through it, I think it's quartz, but all the material is really nice looking too!!
I'm definitely giving you a call for my next trip to Georgia.... I was in Rome, but didn't get a chance to stop & collect anything... next trip will be just Georgia for a week of collecting and family fun!!
May all your pieces be Gemmy!! lol
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Post by kap on Sept 1, 2013 21:16:23 GMT -5
Went digging with Jamesp for the Agate had a GREAT time! We found some AWESOME Agates! It was great to dig with James and even better getting to know him he's a super nice guy!. Hope we can get together again!
Thanks!!!
Keith
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Post by kap on Sept 11, 2013 18:11:45 GMT -5
James I cut one of the pieces we collected this is the first cut.  Sorry about it being fuzzy I will get some better ones later This one came from the first place we stopped. |
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Post by kap on Sept 15, 2013 10:21:54 GMT -5
Finished a cab out this chunk!  |
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Thumbs up!
