woodrock
off to a rocking start
Member since May 2019
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Post by woodrock on May 15, 2019 20:48:24 GMT -5
Hello, I am extremely new to this hobby and have been surprised how hard rocks are to ID. It's not as easy as finding a beetle or spider and then going online to find it. What book/website is the best resource to IDing rocks on my own? Both of these were found in Central Arizona. 1- This is half way through the polish phase and is gorgeous. I am in love with it: 2- The darker part of this (and it doesn't show up in the photo) look exactly like dark green glass.
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Post by MsAli on May 15, 2019 21:46:22 GMT -5
I cant help with those but
Best advice I can give you is research your area Mindat is a great resource as are books on gems and minerals in your state
Also get a Mohs kit to test hardness
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Post by hummingbirdstones on May 15, 2019 22:34:36 GMT -5
Ali gave you some good advice. I would also add that if you aren't a member of your local gem and mineral club, join it and go to meetings. Lots of folks who hound around where you live will be able to help you identify what you've found.
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Post by Pat on May 15, 2019 22:39:55 GMT -5
Welcome and where are you?
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Post by vegasjames on May 16, 2019 1:28:21 GMT -5
Looks a lot like this chalcedony I found here in Southern Nevada. Never found out what the coloring agent is or if there was a more specific name. 080 by James Sloane, on Flickr
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lookatthat
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Member since May 2017
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Post by lookatthat on May 16, 2019 14:51:28 GMT -5
I am just guessing but maybe serpentine for one or both. Then again, that's what I always say. Definitely try to join a rock club in your area -- it's much easier to ID these things in person than with a picture.
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