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Post by fernwood on Feb 26, 2018 13:23:20 GMT -5
$22.00 includes shipping. Paypal. Excellent examples of Wisconsin Jaspers that were deposited by the glacier. There might be some fossils as well. Many are full of Oolites. Also some agate formations within the jaspers and a couple with druzy agates. Some photos below, rest on Flickr. Please let me know if you have any questions. This is a mix of tumble material and slabbing/cabbing size. Thanks for looking and let me know if you have any questions. All of one side.  2all by Fernwood Acres, on Flickr All of the other side. Note the color is off a little.  all1 by Fernwood Acres, on Flickr Rest are grouping shots or close ups of a few. Link to complete Album: www.flickr.com/photos/145230675@N04/albums/72157664131259787 1a Sorry, but the one on the upper right looks like someone squished Jupiter.  2j A couple with druzy and agates.  2h  1d |
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Feb 26, 2018 15:28:38 GMT -5
Those should tumble great!
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Post by fernwood on Feb 26, 2018 16:59:34 GMT -5
Those should tumble great! Thanks fossilman. Some are tumble size, some might need to be cut. Smashing these is not an option, if one wants to achieve the full potential. About 1/2 should yield at least 2 nice cabs, if sliced. Some are duel purpose, slice for some cabs and tumble the scrap from slicing. Most should be about mohs 5-7, if that helps. Most around 7. Some of these are ones I had plans for. |
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Post by fernwood on Feb 27, 2018 17:24:14 GMT -5
Here is what similar material looks like tumbled:
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Post by lookatthat on Feb 27, 2018 20:03:53 GMT -5
Sorry my pics aren't better. Doubtless others could have got better pics. But they are pretty cool.
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Post by fernwood on Mar 1, 2018 17:41:40 GMT -5
It has been suggested that I am misrepresenting these items. By local standards and definitions they are mostly called Wisconsin jasper. I stated there may be some fossils included, which may be a 5 mohs. Some of these are oolitic agates, quartz based, hence, the 7. I have no way of testing the mohs range on these. All I know is that similar material from me has been purchased in the past and the customers were very happy. I try to represent everything to the best of my knowledge. If you know more about Wisconsin rocks, glacial deposits in a very unique area than I do, then you are welcome to report me for misrepresentation. My knowledge and identification is based on guidance from local geologists, college professors and other area experts. These were some of my best finds, which I was saving for future use.
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Post by Tommy on Mar 1, 2018 18:54:05 GMT -5
It has been suggested that I am misrepresenting these items. By local standards and definitions they are mostly called Wisconsin jasper. I stated there may be some fossils included, which may be a 5 mohs. Some of these are oolitic agates, quartz based, hence, the 7. I have no way of testing the mohs range on these. All I know is that similar material from me has been purchased in the past and the customers were very happy. I try to represent everything to the best of my knowledge. If you know more about Wisconsin rocks, glacial deposits in a very unique area than I do, then you are welcome to report me for misrepresentation. My knowledge and identification is based on guidance from local geologists, college professors and other area experts. These were some of my best finds, which I was saving for future use. Thank you for the clarifications fernwood. My opinion is that as it stands your pictures are clear and your descriptions are concise. As with all sales in The Marketplace, every sale is buyer and seller beware. Trust is important and earned through steps like what are displayed here - clear pictures of the product being sold and an adequate description with followup clarifications if needed. |
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