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Post by rockjunquie on Aug 27, 2018 15:28:32 GMT -5
Had a few mishaps today, but the chrysocolla more than made up for it. I was sweating it the whole time I was cabbing it. But, my really worn wheels were just what it needed. Pictures do it no justice. I'm really fond of the bloodstone, too. Bloodstone is always a challenge to photograph. This is sooooo nice in person. big Hell's Canyon. Broke this rose garden pattern ruby and zoisite getting it off the punt. I can recut it, but it was a PAIN to do as is. Not even sure I like it. Amazonite - Shape got a little wonky. This is covered with schiller and the color is fabulous! I always enjoy this material. Pilbara- One side had a lot of soft mud, so the shape got wonky. I'm leaving it as is. Crinoid- very nice but a crack opened up on the 100k wheel. A nice sliver of Moroccan seam agate from Tommy. 12x46mm Very cool and fun to cab.
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Post by MsAli on Aug 27, 2018 15:56:59 GMT -5
Even your wonkies are great! That bloodstone is fantastic and I love the moroccan
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Post by Don on Aug 27, 2018 16:45:45 GMT -5
Nice chrysocolla, tough to get that quality these days. Is the other one shattuckite/chrysocolla from africa, or something else?
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Post by rockjunquie on Aug 27, 2018 16:52:53 GMT -5
Nice chrysocolla, tough to get that quality these days. Is the other one shattuckite/chrysocolla from africa, or something else? Could be, but I always thought it was chrysocolla and azurite.
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Post by Don on Aug 27, 2018 17:01:45 GMT -5
Nice chrysocolla, tough to get that quality these days. Is the other one shattuckite/chrysocolla from africa, or something else? Could be, but I always thought it was chrysocolla and azurite. It could be azurite. There's some similar materials out there right now. Could be what some call "Arizona blue lightning" which has chrysocolla and azurite in quartz. The african shattuckite/chrysocolla in quartz looks very similar too. Was just curious.
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Post by rockjunquie on Aug 27, 2018 17:03:50 GMT -5
Could be, but I always thought it was chrysocolla and azurite. It could be azurite. There's some similar materials out there right now. Could be what some call "Arizona blue lightning" which has chrysocolla and azurite in quartz. The african shattuckite/chrysocolla in quartz looks very similar too. Was just curious. Yeah, I was gonna call it Lightning. I made a swap for some slabs and this was one. Not sure which it is. It's pretty, though.
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Post by miket on Aug 27, 2018 17:06:47 GMT -5
I really need to learn how to do this.
Great work
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Post by Tommy on Aug 27, 2018 17:12:32 GMT -5
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Post by Don on Aug 27, 2018 17:14:31 GMT -5
not enough silica to get the GS moniker IMO. Agree with inspiration mine.
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Post by Tommy on Aug 27, 2018 17:17:11 GMT -5
not enough silica to get the GS moniker IMO. Agree with inspiration mine. How much does it need? The bottom left is clearly agate and if held to the light I guarantee you the chrysocolla directly above that area would be translucent blue - gem silica is present.
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Post by Don on Aug 27, 2018 17:25:43 GMT -5
not enough silica to get the GS moniker IMO. Agree with inspiration mine. How much does it need? The bottom left is clearly agate and if held to the light I guarantee you the chrysocolla directly above that area would be translucent blue - gem silica is present. Honestly, I don't see any silicated chrysocolla chalcedony in this piece. I see some clear chalcedony, and I see chrysocolla and a bit of malachite. It's a nice piece though.
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Post by rockjunquie on Aug 27, 2018 17:30:51 GMT -5
It does have a little gem silica, but not enough to call it that. I think there was more in the rest of the slab, but this is the only one i have cut. I do think of inspiration Mine, though.
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Post by Tommy on Aug 27, 2018 17:44:53 GMT -5
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Post by rockjunquie on Aug 27, 2018 17:53:49 GMT -5
Hmmmmm...... You make good points and I don't see any Gem silica in her stones. Maybe I'll call it Gem Chrysocolla. LOL!
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Post by Don on Aug 27, 2018 18:00:56 GMT -5
In the interest of not completely derailing Tela's thread, I will simply note that I disagree with calling any of these gem silica and move on.
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Post by vegasjames on Aug 27, 2018 18:39:17 GMT -5
Great job. The crinoid one looks like it has an earthworm crawling through it.
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Post by fernwood on Aug 27, 2018 18:53:03 GMT -5
Hmmmmm...... You make good points and I don't see any Gem silica in her stones. Maybe I'll call it Gem Chrysocolla. LOL! I love your new name, Gem Chrysocolla. The cabs are more than great. I have a large hunk of what contains some Gem silca. Meets all the requirements. Saving that for when I have a saw and cabbing machine. Your cabs are so inspirational.
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Post by Tommy on Aug 27, 2018 20:31:13 GMT -5
Hmmmmm...... You make good points and I don't see any Gem silica in her stones. Maybe I'll call it Gem Chrysocolla. LOL! That's a great name for it Gem Chrysocolla, high Silica content
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Post by socalagatehound on Aug 27, 2018 21:35:16 GMT -5
They are all very cool, but I've got to say the bloodstone, the chyrsocolla and the Moroccan stand out for me. That Moroccan is very well done!!!
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Aug 27, 2018 21:39:25 GMT -5
They are all beautiful! Did you do that all today? I must be the slowest cabber in the world. Loving the bloodstone, chrysocolla and Hell's canyon muchly!
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