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Post by NM Stone Supply on Feb 12, 2014 0:39:38 GMT -5
I made these tonight, the coral was surprisingly harder than I thought. ![](http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h83/NMONYX/1620766_431649526965109_1451849346_n_zpsc75f02ae.jpg) Rock on! Jason
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Post by Starguy on Feb 12, 2014 1:00:07 GMT -5
These cabs are incredible. The polish looks outstanding. Where is the coral from? That is some of the most solid coral I've seen not to mention the cool patterns.
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Post by jamesp on Feb 12, 2014 1:13:48 GMT -5
Very nice cabs. The coral from Florida is hard too. I call it mohs 7.5. But i can't find it that looks like that. Wow.
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Post by adrian65 on Feb 12, 2014 6:49:11 GMT -5
Amazing!
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Post by Sabre52 on Feb 12, 2014 8:37:08 GMT -5
Really really nice! Great detail in the coral. I too am curious about the place of origin....Mel
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Post by NM Stone Supply on Feb 12, 2014 9:48:09 GMT -5
This fossil coral is very hard and is from Africa. ![](http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h83/NMONYX/fc_zpsa39a15ce.jpg) Rock on! Jason
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Post by rockpickerforever on Feb 12, 2014 9:55:41 GMT -5
Wow, those are nice, Jason. Great shine! Don't think I've ever seen coral from Africa before. I really like the lines (septa?) dividing the polyps.
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 12, 2014 10:42:55 GMT -5
Nice material! You got some sweet cabs out of it. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by pghram on Feb 12, 2014 11:49:10 GMT -5
Great cabs, that color is so rich, & your shapes & shine are perfect.
Rich
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Post by Tommy on Feb 12, 2014 15:09:18 GMT -5
Beautiful cabs Jason! Are you going to wrap them?
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Post by miander on Feb 13, 2014 0:06:46 GMT -5
Wow, everytime I think I've seen my favorite material, someone on this board turns me on to something new! So beautiful, thanks for sharing!
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Post by mohs on Feb 13, 2014 9:14:46 GMT -5
FabUlous! rock on Man!
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Post by NM Stone Supply on Feb 13, 2014 9:50:08 GMT -5
Thanks everyone.
Tommy, I don't wrap. I just make cabs to sell at our gem shows and to friends.
Rock on! Jason
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Post by ash on Feb 13, 2014 9:55:29 GMT -5
that material shows some great detail. Awesome job on the cabochons for sure
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Post by jspencer on Feb 15, 2014 21:05:20 GMT -5
Actually I think Jason just likes to tease us with his material! He`s everywhere! lol
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Post by Tonyterner on Feb 16, 2014 9:11:43 GMT -5
That is some great coral, never seen any with that much color.
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Post by frane on Feb 16, 2014 11:01:42 GMT -5
Now those are amazing! Love them! Fran
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