panamark
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Post by panamark on Mar 21, 2014 9:42:21 GMT -5
That guy had some great material. Did you see any of his finished stuff or did he just collect? Any idea how old the material is?
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Post by gingerkid on Mar 21, 2014 9:46:59 GMT -5
 Major score, Beef!!!  Is the first pic of opal Honduran material or Australian black? I think that's a pyrite sun that looks like a sand dollar, and a very large one!! edited--after a second look, maybe it's wood? Wow @ the Bat Cave Jasper, tourmaline, opals, and Siberian jade slab!! |
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Post by Toad on Mar 21, 2014 9:48:15 GMT -5
So jealous!! Thanks for the great pics and congrats on your score.
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aimeesrockworks
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Post by aimeesrockworks on Mar 21, 2014 11:26:14 GMT -5
Great googley moogley what a score! Couldn't say it any better myself. |
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wyobrian
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Post by wyobrian on Mar 21, 2014 20:43:18 GMT -5
WOW What a GREAT score!!!!!
Brian
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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Mar 22, 2014 8:14:27 GMT -5
For just under $300 bucks you did pretty doggone good!!! There are some really, really, I mean REALLY NICE stuff in that haul!!!!!
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Post by mohs on Mar 22, 2014 9:03:24 GMT -5
a little rock
by the doors
big beautiful score
the star crossed stone
may be a sea urchin
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adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Mar 22, 2014 9:37:35 GMT -5
All these amazing rocks for 300!
You either pointed a gun to the seller or you hypnotized him!
Adrian
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Post by beefjello on Mar 22, 2014 10:02:49 GMT -5
Thank you very much everyone! panamark There were many polished pieces and a couple trays of cabs, also some silver work the guy had done. I found a 'certificate of award' card in one tray that had his name saying he had completed a course in jewelry dated Sept 1977. Also found a receipt from a rock shop dated 2008. I believe he was at this for quite some time  gingerkid after googling I believe Don was correct with the pyrite sun ID, though this one is not brittle. The black opals I_think are Honduran but I'm not sure. I will pull them from the jar and get better pics. Full plate today, prolly tomorrow  Thanks again folks!! |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2014 13:17:12 GMT -5
Don's right about it being a pyrite sun (from the coal mine in Sparta, IL). Yours may not be brittle (looks like a good one), but don't get it wet or place in a high-humidity area like a kitchen or bathroom, even to clean, or it can quickly become much less stable. Acids from PVC and many other plastics will also get to them even more quickly than metal jewelry and coins (if you must store in/with plastic bags or trays, look for those made of polyester or mylar).
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ash
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Post by ash on Mar 22, 2014 14:06:17 GMT -5
Those are some great finds. Congrats. That guy had some great taste. I'm glad that it will stay in the hands of someone who appreciates it and not thrown in the trash by some idiot. You will make some awesome shiny stuff from all that I bet...with Pictures I hope  |
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Mar 22, 2014 17:33:54 GMT -5
Congrads...... Totally awesome!
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Post by beefjello on Mar 23, 2014 16:58:54 GMT -5
Major score, Beef!!! Is the first pic of opal Honduran material or Australian black? I think that's a pyrite sun that looks like a sand dollar, and a very large one!! edited--after a second look, maybe it's wood? Wow @ the Bat Cave Jasper, tourmaline, opals, and Siberian jade slab!! Hi Jan, here's the black opals out of the jar. What do you think, Hondurans? Had a hard time getting a good pic but they're flashy and colorful as can be  |
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gemfeller
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Post by gemfeller on Mar 23, 2014 20:06:07 GMT -5
Definitely Honduran. Sometimes they can yield very nice stones.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2014 21:59:23 GMT -5
dang------------------
lots of stellar stuff, wow
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Post by gingerkid on Mar 24, 2014 15:50:06 GMT -5
Yes, I agree! Definitely looks like Honduran opal. Gorgeous, and can be quite pricey. Again, you scored big-time, Beef!  |
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Mar 24, 2014 17:00:44 GMT -5
I wanna party with Beef! I wish we had estate sales even 1/4 that good around here.
Chuck
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