Emerald in Matrix

spiritstone Cave Dweller Member since August 2014 Posts: 2,061	Emerald in Matrix Feb 2, 2015 11:49:23 GMT -5 Fossilman, jamesp, and 3 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by spiritstone on Feb 2, 2015 11:49:23 GMT -5 I have a small passion for rocks, you kinda must see by now in some of my posts. One of my newest additions at home from Brazil.
	because as we know, there are known knowns; there are things we know we know. We also know there are known unknowns; that is to say we know there are some things we do not know. But there are also unknown unknowns -- the ones we don't know we don't know.

gingerkid has started giving rock gifts 2x HOTY, Wise Dan, by Metro Member since July 2011 Posts: 3,779	Emerald in Matrix Feb 2, 2015 12:00:21 GMT -5 spiritstone likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by gingerkid on Feb 2, 2015 12:00:21 GMT -5 Outstanding Brazilian emerald specimen, spiritstone, and thanks for posting a pic of it.
	~ Jan ~ It's all about AttiTude... "...you gotta know your ABC's... Always. Be. Cool." - Boyd Crowder

deb193redux In Memoriam RIP Daniel Bontempo (1959 - 2022) Member since September 2007 Posts: 6,010	Emerald in Matrix Feb 2, 2015 13:56:32 GMT -5 snowmom and spiritstone like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by deb193redux on Feb 2, 2015 13:56:32 GMT -5 I have some of this that has been carved into a head. Does not have as large a crystal as yours one.
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spiritstone Cave Dweller Member since August 2014 Posts: 2,061	Emerald in Matrix Feb 2, 2015 14:41:01 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by spiritstone on Feb 2, 2015 14:41:01 GMT -5 Nice carving deb193redux. I looked at many variations of sculptures before the one crystal just stood out for me. Similar to carves SMc does, different material.
	because as we know, there are known knowns; there are things we know we know. We also know there are known unknowns; that is to say we know there are some things we do not know. But there are also unknown unknowns -- the ones we don't know we don't know.

snowmom still telling self it's just a hobby Curiosity is one of the permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous intellect. Member since April 2014 Posts: 4,480	Emerald in Matrix Feb 2, 2015 14:59:20 GMT -5 spiritstone likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by snowmom on Feb 2, 2015 14:59:20 GMT -5 sitting here with my mouth open... no words!

rockroller spending too much on rocks Be excellent to each other. Member since October 2013 Posts: 359	Emerald in Matrix Feb 2, 2015 19:13:06 GMT -5 spiritstone likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockroller on Feb 2, 2015 19:13:06 GMT -5 Nice specimen spiritstone! Do you know what minerals are in the matrix? ~Roland
	~Roland

spiritstone Cave Dweller Member since August 2014 Posts: 2,061	Emerald in Matrix Feb 2, 2015 22:59:49 GMT -5 snowmom likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by spiritstone on Feb 2, 2015 22:59:49 GMT -5 Feb 2, 2015 19:13:06 GMT -5 rockroller said: Nice specimen spiritstone! Do you know what minerals are in the matrix? ~Roland Thanks, It consists of a mica-schist.
	because as we know, there are known knowns; there are things we know we know. We also know there are known unknowns; that is to say we know there are some things we do not know. But there are also unknown unknowns -- the ones we don't know we don't know.

Fossilman Cave Dweller Member since January 2009 Posts: 20,723	Emerald in Matrix Feb 3, 2015 11:30:18 GMT -5 spiritstone likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Fossilman on Feb 3, 2015 11:30:18 GMT -5 Spiritstone,that is totally crazy cool!!!!
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gingerkid has started giving rock gifts 2x HOTY, Wise Dan, by Metro Member since July 2011 Posts: 3,779	Emerald in Matrix Feb 3, 2015 19:55:13 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by gingerkid on Feb 3, 2015 19:55:13 GMT -5 How much does your emerald specimen weigh, spiritstone? Awesome carving, deb193redux! Did you carve it?
	~ Jan ~ It's all about AttiTude... "...you gotta know your ABC's... Always. Be. Cool." - Boyd Crowder

deb193redux In Memoriam RIP Daniel Bontempo (1959 - 2022) Member since September 2007 Posts: 6,010	Emerald in Matrix Feb 3, 2015 21:37:01 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by deb193redux on Feb 3, 2015 21:37:01 GMT -5 the carving was done in South America. One company used to do a lot. I have had it for almost 15 years.

gingerkid has started giving rock gifts 2x HOTY, Wise Dan, by Metro Member since July 2011 Posts: 3,779	Emerald in Matrix Feb 3, 2015 21:49:56 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by gingerkid on Feb 3, 2015 21:49:56 GMT -5 Thanks, deb193redux.
	~ Jan ~ It's all about AttiTude... "...you gotta know your ABC's... Always. Be. Cool." - Boyd Crowder

bcrockhound spending too much on rocks Member since June 2014 Posts: 418	Emerald in Matrix Feb 4, 2015 3:27:30 GMT -5 spiritstone likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bcrockhound on Feb 4, 2015 3:27:30 GMT -5 That is a striking specimen.
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spiritstone Cave Dweller Member since August 2014 Posts: 2,061	Emerald in Matrix Feb 4, 2015 8:02:12 GMT -5 snowmom likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by spiritstone on Feb 4, 2015 8:02:12 GMT -5 Feb 3, 2015 19:55:13 GMT -5 gingerkid said: How much does your emerald specimen weigh, spiritstone? Awesome carving, deb193redux! Did you carve it? Just under 5 pounds.
	because as we know, there are known knowns; there are things we know we know. We also know there are known unknowns; that is to say we know there are some things we do not know. But there are also unknown unknowns -- the ones we don't know we don't know.

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Emerald in Matrix Feb 4, 2015 8:08:45 GMT -5

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Post by snowmom on Feb 4, 2015 8:08:45 GMT -5

Feb 4, 2015 8:02:12 GMT -5 spiritstone said:

Feb 3, 2015 19:55:13 GMT -5 gingerkid said:

How much does your emerald specimen weigh, spiritstone?

Awesome carving, deb193redux! Did you carve it?

Just under 5 pounds.

!!!!!!!!!!! 5 lbs!

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Emerald in Matrix Feb 4, 2015 9:13:51 GMT -5 snowmom likes this

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Post by spiritstone on Feb 4, 2015 9:13:51 GMT -5

Feb 4, 2015 8:08:45 GMT -5 snowmom said:

Feb 4, 2015 8:02:12 GMT -5 spiritstone said:

Just under 5 pounds.

!!!!!!!!!!! 5 lbs!

Was just following the yellow brick road one day and came upon an Emerald castle and thought to myself, they wont miss any if i grab one. lol

because as we know, there are known knowns; there are things we know we know. We also know there are known unknowns; that is to say we know there are some things we do not know. But there are also unknown unknowns -- the ones we don't know we don't know.

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