Roger
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Post by Roger on Sept 9, 2015 20:29:33 GMT -5
This is a "new find" Turkish stone that is being named Ottoman Opal. I have only found one slab so far. It is an easy stone to work with and the variegated greens are beautiful in person.
I wrapped it in 24ga SS square and 24ga SS half round.
My wife stole this one from me lol |
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Post by rockjunquie on Sept 9, 2015 20:33:10 GMT -5
Great work, Roger! You're really coming along quickly. Beautiful stone, too. No wonder your wife grabbed it up.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 9, 2015 22:57:56 GMT -5
Almost looks like Victoria stone.
How does it feel on the wheels? Soft, rubbery, hard, glassy.....
Have a pic of the rough?
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micellular
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Post by micellular on Sept 9, 2015 23:07:52 GMT -5
That's a lovely shade of green, and nice job framing the wrap.
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Sept 10, 2015 7:36:12 GMT -5
Never heard of that stone before but it sure is purdy. Great shape and nicely wrapped too.
Chuck
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Post by gingerkid on Sept 10, 2015 8:32:38 GMT -5
Beautiful wrap and cab, Roger!  Have not heard of Turkish Ottoman opal before, and as @shotgunner mentioned, it almost looks like Victoria Stone. Wonder if it's chrysopal? |
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Post by orrum on Sept 10, 2015 8:56:23 GMT -5
Me want !!!
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Roger
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Post by Roger on Sept 11, 2015 6:44:34 GMT -5
Almost looks like Victoria stone. How does it feel on the wheels? Soft, rubbery, hard, glassy..... Have a pic of the rough? It is probably around a MOHS 6. It is harder than Victoria Stone, but not a lot. It takes an easier polish too. I will take a picture of the slab this weekend. |
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Sept 11, 2015 9:48:20 GMT -5
Liking the green-awesome wrap!!
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riverrock
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Post by riverrock on Sept 14, 2015 16:34:31 GMT -5
Now that it's sold you can buy more wire and rocks.
Looking forward to your next one.
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Post by vegasjames on Sept 14, 2015 16:36:54 GMT -5
Nice looking stone and great wrap job.
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Post by vegasjames on Sept 14, 2015 16:38:10 GMT -5
Almost looks like Victoria stone. Yes, color wise, but no spray pattern as seen in Victoria stone. |
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