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Post by washingtonrocks on Apr 1, 2015 21:01:29 GMT -5
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Post by gingerkid on Apr 1, 2015 21:24:05 GMT -5
That is too pretty to be touched by a saw, washingtonrocks. would be sweet displayed on a wooden base. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Apr 1, 2015 21:29:17 GMT -5
LOL! gingerkid, here I was thinking... I can't wait for him to cut that bad boy open.  |
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Post by washingtonrocks on Apr 1, 2015 21:32:23 GMT -5
This will not get the saw! |
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Post by rockjunquie on Apr 1, 2015 21:35:48 GMT -5
No, I didn't really think so. That's just my default position when ever I see a pretty rock. It's a sickness....
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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2015 21:40:20 GMT -5
Bad@ss!!!
I'm with Tela. I'd cut it.
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Post by Fossilman on Apr 1, 2015 22:44:48 GMT -5
SCORE!!!!!
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Post by snowmom on Apr 2, 2015 4:31:23 GMT -5
Chris, Washingtonrocks, love the color and translucency on this one... yes, I'd keep it as a pet, too. Make it a little dais and look at it every day. Really a wonderful find! (so jealous!!!!)
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2015 11:27:14 GMT -5
Cut the bottom flat and make a suiseki rolling hills sculpture.
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Post by Don on Apr 2, 2015 12:07:53 GMT -5
Does the bytrodial formation enhance the jade's cutting properties at all, or is it just a rare and desirable formation for collectors?
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Post by washingtonrocks on Apr 2, 2015 20:44:34 GMT -5
Does the bytrodial formation enhance the jade's cutting properties at all, or is it just a rare and desirable formation for collectors? I've cut some "not so spectacular" botryoidal jades with an internal bot structure only (little or no visible grape-like clusters on the outside, but visible inside when cut) that definitely have a pleasing look to them, maybe more so than more average, uniform colored specimens...But the stone above is way too nice to butcher with a blade and is more valuable (both literally and sentimentally, to me at least) when left as is. Scott's suiseki idea is a good one though. I may consider that, but for now I'm just going to lightly oil it and admire it on my shelf. |
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Post by stephan on Apr 6, 2015 13:05:11 GMT -5
Definitely a suiseki piece (with or without a cut to flatten the bottom). A beautiful find. How big is it?
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Post by rockjunquie on Apr 6, 2015 17:08:26 GMT -5
OK- I have to ask.... what is suiseki??? I have seen it a bunch and I think I can infer, but I figure I should ask.
edit- Yes, I know how to google, but I thought other people might like to know, as well.
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Post by washingtonrocks on Apr 6, 2015 19:44:24 GMT -5
stephan, it's about the size of my fist. If I go the suiseki route, it'll be miniature scale. rockjunquie, I'm no expert on suiseki....far from it. But I've always admired the one's I've seen. There's something about the Japanese aesthetic and their reverence for their natural surroundings that I admire. Maybe someone with first hand knowledge/experience with it could better describe it.
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Post by rockjunquie on Apr 6, 2015 20:40:43 GMT -5
stephan, it's about the size of my fist. If I go the suiseki route, it'll be miniature scale. rockjunquie, I'm no expert on suiseki....far from it. But I've always admired the one's I've seen. There's something about the Japanese aesthetic and their reverence for their natural surroundings that I admire. Maybe someone with first hand knowledge/experience with it could better describe it. Ok, I broke down and googled (or, rather StartPage'ed). I found a really cool site with suiseki stones. I have always loved bonsai. I had a few and even successfully grew a few (until my lab puppy tore them to shreds), so I think I have a good understanding now. Very cool. I love that aesthetic. |
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Post by snowmom on Apr 8, 2015 3:56:03 GMT -5
rockjunquie link to another comprehensive site. Suiseki is becoming more appealing to me all the time. www.suiseki.com/I still don't "get" the viewing stones which are upended and seem to be balancing on a point compared to the mass of the rest of the rock. No imagination I guess. I find those disturbing somehow. The bot. Jade rock would be perfect for Suiseki. |
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