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Post by toiv0 on Feb 24, 2020 13:48:01 GMT -5
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Post by MsAli on Feb 24, 2020 14:09:03 GMT -5
Yeah!
Cant wait to see it cut
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Post by fernwood on Feb 24, 2020 14:17:15 GMT -5
That is going to make some nice slabs.
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Post by RocksInNJ on Feb 24, 2020 14:31:25 GMT -5
Great stuff. I know you’ll have fun with it and looking forward to seeing what you do with it.
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 24, 2020 14:50:55 GMT -5
Looking good!
I talked to the mine owner and he said he would send me some to check out. Haven't gotten it, yet.
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Post by toiv0 on Feb 24, 2020 14:54:07 GMT -5
Looking good!
I talked to the mine owner and he said he would send me some to check out. Haven't gotten it, yet.
After I had ordered this I seen Highland Park has rough for sale at 10 dollars per lb. I think 50 dollars gets you free shipping also. After the exchange rate I think thats about what I paid. |
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Post by NRG on Feb 24, 2020 21:50:50 GMT -5
If it's similar to Austrian material it's dolostone with graphite between the crystals. Oil is no issue. Congratulations on the purchase! |
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Post by joshuamcduffie on Feb 24, 2020 21:53:43 GMT -5
That’s gorgeous stuff
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Feb 24, 2020 21:57:57 GMT -5
Looks like you're going to be having some slabbing fun, Billy! Vince slabbed the Austrian stuff on the 18" with oil and it was fine.
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Post by hummingbirdstones2 on Mar 7, 2020 18:53:48 GMT -5
Any updates on the Canadian Pinolith yet?
A few of the chunks in your photos looked like they had smaller patterns that would be good for cabbing.
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Post by rockjunquie on Mar 7, 2020 19:48:27 GMT -5
Any updates on the Canadian Pinolith yet?
A few of the chunks in your photos looked like they had smaller patterns that would be good for cabbing.
I emailed the mine owners and literally begged for a sample.  To my surprise, they generously sent me a nice chunk. I was waiting to cut it before posting. But it is faced on three sides. One side, in particular, looks really good. I'll try to get a picture tomorrow. |
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Post by MsAli on Mar 7, 2020 19:56:32 GMT -5
Any updates on the Canadian Pinolith yet?
A few of the chunks in your photos looked like they had smaller patterns that would be good for cabbing.
I got to see it and it is fantastic! I will say it's a tad different from the Austrian. (to me anyways) material. |
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Post by toiv0 on Mar 8, 2020 8:27:31 GMT -5
I cut a piece up and seemed like the dark part soaked up the oil. I cleaned a slab up and its sitting by the genie. The other slabs I have sitting in a super absorbent. It is a porus ceramic. Won't be home for a few weeks. Will see how they polish then. The grey parts hadn't lightened up yet and still has an oil smell. The dark is considerably softer than the light.
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Mar 8, 2020 8:32:46 GMT -5
I'll be interested in hearing how it cabs for you, Billy.
God speed in your travels!
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Post by toiv0 on Mar 8, 2020 8:54:25 GMT -5
I'll be interested in hearing how it cabs for you, Billy.
God speed in your travels!
Thank you Miss Robin. |
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Post by Pat on Mar 8, 2020 10:39:50 GMT -5
That is so pretty — like a lacy Chinese Writing rock.
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To my surprise, they generously sent me a nice chunk. I was waiting to cut it before posting. But it is faced on three sides. One side, in particular, looks really good. I'll try to get a picture tomorrow. 
