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Post by 1dave on Nov 4, 2013 20:32:12 GMT -5
Clay Canyon slab:  Lucin 01:  Lucin 02:  |
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Post by roy on Nov 5, 2013 10:22:43 GMT -5
wow nice slabs
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Nov 5, 2013 12:51:35 GMT -5
HOLY SMOKERS,those are awesome!
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Post by Pat on Nov 5, 2013 13:33:53 GMT -5
All are keepers, but I would not have recognized the Clay Canyon specimen. When I see the green of the Lucins, I automatically think variscite.
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Post by rockpickerforever on Nov 5, 2013 13:57:49 GMT -5
Ya had to go and show us those variscite slabs, dincha, Dave? I've got a nodule laying about somewhere, looks like the second pic (Lucin 02). Dang it, now I'm gonna have to go hunt it up.
Nice lookin' stuff, Dave.
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Post by pghram on Nov 5, 2013 15:05:19 GMT -5
Nice collection!
Rich
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Post by 1dave on Nov 5, 2013 15:53:38 GMT -5
Ya had to go and show us those variscite slabs, dincha, Dave? I've got a nodule laying about somewhere, looks like the second pic (Lucin 02). Dang it, now I'm gonna have to go hunt it up. Nice lookin' stuff, Dave. Sorry, I usually try not to be so bossy. |
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Post by 1dave on Nov 5, 2013 15:57:33 GMT -5
All are keepers, but I would not have recognized the Clay Canyon specimen. When I see the green of the Lucins, I automatically think variscite. The Clay Canyon material went through a lot of natural alterations into unusual mineral forms. That was what made it so valuable to collectors. Dave |
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Post by rockpickerforever on Nov 5, 2013 17:32:28 GMT -5
Okay, I found the nodule I was looking for. Unfortunately, Photobucket seems to be down right now. I uploaded to Flickr, but I don't see how to get links.
Edit - photos added to photobucket, posting here for your convenience. I know how y'all like to have the photos on the page, and not have to click a link! I'll figure out flickr some other day.
Dave, let me know what you think. Same same? Or something else? Jean
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Post by 1dave on Nov 5, 2013 19:43:42 GMT -5
Nice nugget! Defiantly (word I meant!) Variscite.
It is nice to have, makes you feel loose like a long neck goose etc.
It is soft but takes a killer polish!
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Post by rockpickerforever on Nov 6, 2013 10:10:58 GMT -5
Dave, thanks for the defiant confirmation! I don't know where that nodule came from, but I picked it up at an estate sale, rock show, or swap meet. I'm sure I paid next to nothing for it. Jean
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Post by pghram on Nov 7, 2013 22:12:28 GMT -5
Wow, really nice!
Rich
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Post by SirRoxalot on Nov 14, 2013 10:36:01 GMT -5
One of my very favorite cabbing materials, have always wanted a big slab from an old green monster nodule, but nowadays they're rare and valuable.
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Post by 1dave on May 1, 2018 12:16:29 GMT -5
Clay Canyon slab: Lucin 01: Lucin 02: What are they worth? |
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Post by NRG on May 3, 2018 13:40:46 GMT -5
Clay Canyon slab: Lucin 01: Lucin 02: What are they worth? Ahem.... If ya have to ask; you can't afford it! 😎 |
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2018 15:27:58 GMT -5
The first looks like it would make a fine specimen if face-polished. Those can fetch high prices (especially if you can identify some of the other minerals it contains). The second and third could be used for either specimens or cut up for gems, but probably fetch less than the Clay Canyon slice. They are beautiful pieces. There are price-tracking lists, but they are mostly accurate for the more widely known gem types. The ISG Price Guide isn't much help on variscite prices – would be really difficult, as there is so much variability in the patterns and colors. |
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Post by NRG on May 3, 2018 16:17:05 GMT -5
Tommy
Can you fix Jeans pics? |
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Post by rockpickerforever on May 3, 2018 16:20:07 GMT -5
Tommy Can you fix Jeans pics?
Don't bother Tommy, I can do that for you. Let's see... Six photos, shouldn't take too long.
NRG Photos fixed in my original post link
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Post by rockpickerforever on May 3, 2018 17:18:50 GMT -5
Want to see more? (NOT MINE)
Shared link from Pinterest - link
I especially love this Clay Canyon Sphere. Something to aspire to?  |
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Post by NRG on May 3, 2018 19:08:05 GMT -5
Want to see more? (NOT MINE)
Shared link from Pinterest - link
I especially love this Clay Canyon Sphere. Something to aspire to? I mostly just make slabs for my retirement fund now. I love cutting on the saws and haven't touched a sphere machine in a long time. Roger ruined me with a hundred balls a week production... |
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