Joe
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Post by Joe on May 7, 2015 18:55:31 GMT -5
Hey all. A fellow rock lover gave me these pieces he got down in AZ and he wasnt sure what it is. Chromium diopside? Tourmaline? Bery? Anyways I think theyre pretty neat! Been awhile since ive posted pictures and not too savvy with technology, anyways here is my attempt again ha.
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Joe
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Post by Joe on May 7, 2015 19:10:02 GMT -5
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Post by orrum on May 7, 2015 19:35:09 GMT -5
Good color, wonder what they are? We need Mel on this one.
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Joe
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Post by Joe on May 7, 2015 21:44:24 GMT -5
Honestly, no no clue orrum! Im just curious as to what hes located. Pretty neat all the less! Deposit sounds right for finding, lack of better words "gems". Anyways, thanks for the interest in what it is  |
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Sabre52
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Post by Sabre52 on May 7, 2015 22:40:37 GMT -5
I'm not really a mineral guy. I'd guess maybe non gemmy epidote but it would only be a guess. There are some knowledgeable mineral guys here. Maybe they will chime in...Mel
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Post by captbob on May 7, 2015 23:27:09 GMT -5
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Post by orrum on May 8, 2015 4:11:41 GMT -5
Thanks for the information Captbob! LOL
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Joe
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Post by Joe on May 8, 2015 7:16:41 GMT -5
Hahaha rotfl thanks captbob! Perfect answer Sabre52 I should be more on the ball cause youre exactly right! Not gemmy at all. Thanks |
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Joe
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Post by Joe on May 27, 2015 21:47:42 GMT -5
I believe this to be kyanite?! |
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Post by vegasjames on May 27, 2015 22:01:53 GMT -5
Looks like epidote.
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Mark K
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Post by Mark K on May 27, 2015 23:21:49 GMT -5
I know a place down in AZ where there is all kinds of it. Never figured out what it was. No one else had an idea either.
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Post by vegasjames on May 27, 2015 23:51:08 GMT -5
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Joe
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Post by Joe on May 28, 2015 6:51:19 GMT -5
Thanks a bunch for those sites. Lots of those listing dont seem to have the same color but maybe what I have is a lower grade of epidote? I really need to make up an i.d. kit. Itd help out alot im sure! Thanks again vegasjames!
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Joe
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Post by Joe on May 28, 2015 6:53:14 GMT -5
That is where he found it Mark but no clue as to where. We got to talking yesterday but I have yet to get directions.
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Mark K
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Post by Mark K on May 28, 2015 11:44:57 GMT -5
Are you in AZ?
If so, the spot I was finding it is due south of Aguila.
I have GPS coordinates.
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Post by vegasjames on May 28, 2015 16:56:33 GMT -5
Thanks a bunch for those sites. Lots of those listing dont seem to have the same color but maybe what I have is a lower grade of epidote? I really need to make up an i.d. kit. Itd help out alot im sure! Thanks again vegasjames! Also look at some examples of unakite, which is epidote and pink orthoclase. |
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Joe
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Post by Joe on May 29, 2015 7:34:56 GMT -5
Rock on James! Busy day at work today but I will surely check it out when I have more time! Cheers lad |
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