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Post by MsAli on May 29, 2018 19:18:53 GMT -5
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Post by mohs on May 29, 2018 19:30:47 GMT -5
that banded iron -rocks the stock !
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May 29, 2018 19:40:46 GMT -5
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Post by hummingbirdstones on May 29, 2018 19:40:46 GMT -5
Looks like you're going to have some fun rock cutting time in the future! Looks like excellent material.
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Post by MsAli on May 29, 2018 19:50:04 GMT -5
that banded iron -rocks the stock ! The box has a bunch of it in there. The red in the one is killer!! |
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Post by MsAli on May 29, 2018 19:51:22 GMT -5
Looks like you're going to have some fun rock cutting time in the future! Looks like excellent material. I was tempted to call in sick to go cut some right now😂 |
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May 30, 2018 4:28:59 GMT -5
Post by fernwood on May 30, 2018 4:28:59 GMT -5
Nice surprise.
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Post by Fossilman on May 30, 2018 8:57:21 GMT -5
I like surprises like that too..... Minnesota has some cool material also....
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Post by MsAli on May 30, 2018 9:44:58 GMT -5
Mn has some great material
The first rock has some really cool banding and pockets of druzy
Looks like chert ?
Cannot wait to cut it open
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May 30, 2018 10:13:35 GMT -5
Post by fernwood on May 30, 2018 10:13:35 GMT -5
Chert has a bad rap for some. I prefer the term Chalcedony which includes Agates and Jaspers. Very generic, but allows for anyone calling one on the carpet for misrepresenting something.
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May 30, 2018 10:27:54 GMT -5
Post by MsAli on May 30, 2018 10:27:54 GMT -5
Why would it have a bad rap? Ive always grown up knowing it as that.
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Post by fernwood on May 30, 2018 10:41:35 GMT -5
All about regional differences. In some areas chert is a throw away. Not worth picking up. Yes, it can have beautiful patterns and be very lapidary quality. All depends on others perception of the material. What is locally for me called Wisconsin Jasper, is considered "chert junk" by some on RTH. I have been repeatedly accused of misrepresentation by some here and do not want you to go through that.
Enough said.
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Post by MsAli on May 30, 2018 11:02:17 GMT -5
Thank you for looking out for me. A few years ago, I got really curious about what is in my home state. All I knew for sure was the lakers and chert, so I wanted to know what I was picking up. Who knew those pretty pink rocks I picked up had a name? ; ) I've read a lot and am getting pretty familiar with what is in the area. Some of this is way over my head, but I still read it. I don't label anything I am not sure of-hence why I ask dumb questions sometimes. Sometimes, the ID I get is wrong and my instinct was right. Chert is Chert and has been used throughout history, especially by native Americans. I have always been drawn to it as it is all over MN and I find some of the colors/patterns really dam cool. So I really don't care what others think of it. It calls to me and that all that I really care about. conservancy.umn.edu/handle/11299/101466 |
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May 30, 2018 16:08:30 GMT -5
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Post by fernwood on May 30, 2018 16:08:30 GMT -5
Thank you for looking out for me. A few years ago, I got really curious about what is in my home state. All I knew for sure was the lakers and chert, so I wanted to know what I was picking up. Who knew those pretty pink rocks I picked up had a name? ; ) I've read a lot and am getting pretty familiar with what is in the area. Some of this is way over my head, but I still read it. I don't label anything I am not sure of-hence why I ask dumb questions sometimes. Sometimes, the ID I get is wrong and my instinct was right. Chert is Chert and has been used throughout history, especially by native Americans. I have always been drawn to it as it is all over MN and I find some of the colors/patterns really dam cool. So I really don't care what others think of it. It calls to me and that all that I really care about. conservancy.umn.edu/handle/11299/101466Whatever it is called, wherever it is, that basic form has always called out to me as well. MN and WI are a lot alike, rock wise, especially my old home in NW WI. Each state has some unique rocks as well. Whatever appeals to the person finding it. |
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May 30, 2018 16:47:41 GMT -5
Post by MsAli on May 30, 2018 16:47:41 GMT -5
Thank you for looking out for me. A few years ago, I got really curious about what is in my home state. All I knew for sure was the lakers and chert, so I wanted to know what I was picking up. Who knew those pretty pink rocks I picked up had a name? ; ) I've read a lot and am getting pretty familiar with what is in the area. Some of this is way over my head, but I still read it. I don't label anything I am not sure of-hence why I ask dumb questions sometimes. Sometimes, the ID I get is wrong and my instinct was right. Chert is Chert and has been used throughout history, especially by native Americans. I have always been drawn to it as it is all over MN and I find some of the colors/patterns really dam cool. So I really don't care what others think of it. It calls to me and that all that I really care about. conservancy.umn.edu/handle/11299/101466Whatever it is called, wherever it is, that basic form has always called out to me as well. MN and WI are a lot alike, rock wise, especially my old home in NW WI. Each state has some unique rocks as well. Whatever appeals to the person finding it. Exactly  |
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May 31, 2018 2:52:02 GMT -5
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Post by toiv0 on May 31, 2018 2:52:02 GMT -5
Gotta love those Lakers, am looking forward to see them shine
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Post by MsAli on May 31, 2018 8:05:22 GMT -5
Gotta love those Lakers, am looking forward to see them shine You know I am a sucker for lakers, but It's the MEJ I cant wait to cut open |
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Post by rockjunquie on May 31, 2018 8:54:00 GMT -5
I just finished a Mozarkite. I looked it up to see what it was. It was extremely hard and fine grained and could easily have passed for Willow Creek. To my surprise it is a chert. A pretty rock is a pretty rock.
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Post by MsAli on May 31, 2018 9:47:38 GMT -5
I just finished a Mozarkite. I looked it up to see what it was. It was extremely hard and fine grained and could easily have passed for Willow Creek. To my surprise it is a chert. A pretty rock is a pretty rock. I got a couple chunks of that. When I saw it, I thought it looks like chert  Did the same thing and looked it up and yep it is Chert.
A pretty rock is a pretty rock -some just get fancier names
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May 31, 2018 11:06:58 GMT -5
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Post by saxplayer on May 31, 2018 11:06:58 GMT -5
Gotta love those Lakers, am looking forward to see them shine You know I am a sucker for lakers, but It's the MEJ I cant wait to cut open Pst.. my mary ellen is about finished, I'm excited to show you pics since you love it so much! |
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May 31, 2018 11:55:45 GMT -5
Post by MsAli on May 31, 2018 11:55:45 GMT -5
You know I am a sucker for lakers, but It's the MEJ I cant wait to cut open Pst.. my mary ellen is about finished, I'm excited to show you pics since you love it so much!  I cant wait to see it |
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Did the same thing and looked it up and yep it is Chert. 
I cant wait to see it 
