NRG
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Post by NRG on Feb 28, 2018 18:30:44 GMT -5
Take a hammer and break a corner off.
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Post by MsAli on Feb 28, 2018 18:42:28 GMT -5
Take a hammer and break a corner off. Which one Scott? The second green guy? |
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Post by NRG on Feb 28, 2018 18:54:53 GMT -5
Take a hammer and break a corner off. Which one Scott? The second green guy? Yes, if there is an easy corner there. Also scratch with a knife. You will have two characteristics to evaluate. |
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Post by MsAli on Feb 28, 2018 18:55:43 GMT -5
Which one Scott? The second green guy? Yes, if there is an easy corner there. Also scratch with a knife. You will have two characteristics to evaluate. I will do that when I get home and let you know |
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NRG
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Post by NRG on Feb 28, 2018 19:12:43 GMT -5
Yes, if there is an easy corner there. Also scratch with a knife. You will have two characteristics to evaluate. I will do that when I get home and let you know You almost certainly have chert. But I thought you might like to learn some simple techniques for evaluating your finds. |
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Post by MsAli on Feb 28, 2018 20:00:47 GMT -5
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Post by MsAli on Feb 28, 2018 20:03:02 GMT -5
Looks very quartzy
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NRG
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Post by NRG on Feb 28, 2018 20:48:26 GMT -5
Based on results you provide, it cannot be quartz. Quartz won't crumble nor will it scratch with a knife. Google "chlorite schist" Thanks Ali, that was fun. i love getting unexpected results. |
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Post by MsAli on Feb 28, 2018 23:04:39 GMT -5
Based on results you provide, it cannot be quartz. Quartz won't crumble nor will it scratch with a knife. Google "chlorite schist" Thanks Ali, that was fun. i love getting unexpected results. Thank you for the lesson. |
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Post by mohs on Mar 2, 2018 12:17:11 GMT -5
On one of my strolls found this seam of green in granitoid caught my eye  I went back today to take the picture Not only was the rock still there I actually located it ha ha |
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Post by MsAli on Mar 2, 2018 12:18:26 GMT -5
On one of my strolls found this seam of green in granitoid caught my eye I went back today to take the picture Not only was the rock still there I actually located it ha ha I would of brought it home |
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Post by mohs on Mar 2, 2018 12:23:22 GMT -5
well my days bringing stray's home are limited
and it was dug in pretty deep
plus it was on a park trail
some good pure banded green tho
olivine?
how it formed
is a mystery to me ..
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Mar 3, 2018 11:39:37 GMT -5
AAhhhhh the blood, burns and short manicures.......LOL Working rocks, gotta love it......
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Post by Fossilman on Mar 3, 2018 11:42:52 GMT -5
I thought I had commented before, but I guess I didn't. This is one rock stuffed thread! You go girl! You collected some nice stuff, too. I love that green dendritic opalite. Great cab, too. What we won't do for a beautiful rock! I learned to cab by hand, but I MUCH prefer to dop. Saves the nails and fingers. The top of my left pointer gets bumped on the course wheels so I tape it up with that green alligator tape. You might try some on your fingers and or thumb. Thank you Tela
Someone told me I have to let the opal sit for a year before I try to do anything with it, so Ill be patiently waiting to try to do something with it
I love tumbling, but the cabbing is really fun and challenging (for me anyways) I cant wait to do some more
Now tapping my fingers is a great idea!!!
I have some Opal curing, that I bought from Tony....It was cured in oil....Its ready to get finished now... (Been sitting for a year)... |
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Post by MsAli on Mar 3, 2018 11:56:51 GMT -5
AAhhhhh the blood, burns and short manicures.......LOL Working rocks, gotta love it...... It is very addicting |
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Post by MsAli on Mar 10, 2018 15:01:08 GMT -5
Took a quick trip to Area 54 Will post my finds when I get home  |
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Post by MsAli on Mar 10, 2018 17:06:31 GMT -5
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Post by fernwood on Mar 10, 2018 17:55:10 GMT -5
Nice stuff. Kind of jealous, as it will be at least a month before I can search for rocks. Still have 4" of snow over ice on the ground here in most places. A couple years ago, There was no snow, warm temps, and grass was getting green. Then, I was rock hunting at this time.
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Post by MsAli on Mar 10, 2018 18:18:13 GMT -5
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Post by MsAli on Mar 10, 2018 18:54:03 GMT -5
Nice stuff. Kind of jealous, as it will be at least a month before I can search for rocks. Still have 4" of snow over ice on the ground here in most places. A couple years ago, There was no snow, warm temps, and grass was getting green. Then, I was rock hunting at this time. It will be gone soon enough. ❤ |
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