what kind of rock is this?

textiger freely admits to licking rocks Member since May 2005 Posts: 946	what kind of rock is this? Jun 20, 2005 0:34:36 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by textiger on Jun 20, 2005 0:34:36 GMT -5 As I am new to this, I couldn't identify a rock to save my life. Any ideas what this is? And how do I post a pic in the message window? photobucket.com/albums/b293/textiger/?action=view¤t=Img_0064.jpg
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SteveHolmes fully equipped rock polisher Member since July 2009 Posts: 1,900	what kind of rock is this? Jun 20, 2005 1:25:45 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SteveHolmes on Jun 20, 2005 1:25:45 GMT -5 I'll take a stab at it....Jasper? Thought maybe it was Petrified Wood from Arizona or Utah, but I'm sticking with Jasper. Where'd you get it? Looks very Nice! Steve

puppie96 driving up their electric bill Member since November 2003 Posts: 2,773	what kind of rock is this? Jun 20, 2005 3:05:03 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by puppie96 on Jun 20, 2005 3:05:03 GMT -5 I'd guess jasper too, it's very pretty.

Toad misunderstood rock expert Only rocks understand me. Member since September 2004 Posts: 12,798	what kind of rock is this? Jun 20, 2005 5:33:47 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Toad on Jun 20, 2005 5:33:47 GMT -5 I agree, jasper but possibly pet wood.
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Debs fully equipped rock polisher Member since February 2005 Posts: 1,252	what kind of rock is this? Jun 20, 2005 7:09:12 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Debs on Jun 20, 2005 7:09:12 GMT -5 Kind of reminds me of Arizona pet wood or jasper too!

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what kind of rock is this? Jun 20, 2005 7:53:50 GMT -5

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Post by Tonya on Jun 20, 2005 7:53:50 GMT -5

In order for your pic to show up in here, when you log into photobucket, look under pic you want to post in here. Third line down, the line says "img", copy and paste that line into your message and your pic will show up in your message.

The rock looks like some kind of jasper. I have some jellybean jasper I got from Banjo that has similar colors in it.

Tonya

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what kind of rock is this? Jun 20, 2005 8:05:12 GMT -5

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Post by Cher on Jun 20, 2005 8:05:12 GMT -5

I'm thinking it could be jasper, or maybe some kind of flint. Where did you get it? Can we have a close up?

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creativeminded still telling self it's just a hobby I am a crazy crafter. Member since January 2004 Posts: 4,524	what kind of rock is this? Jun 20, 2005 8:47:54 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by creativeminded on Jun 20, 2005 8:47:54 GMT -5 Looks like the red jasper I just recently tumbled. Tami
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stefan Cave Dweller Member since January 2005 Posts: 14,113	what kind of rock is this? Jun 20, 2005 10:28:12 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stefan on Jun 20, 2005 10:28:12 GMT -5 Jasper or some nice Pet woos (I just slabbed some I got from Banjo- and it look like this) Nice stuff anyway you look at it!
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what kind of rock is this? Jun 20, 2005 18:05:09 GMT -5

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Post by textiger on Jun 20, 2005 18:05:09 GMT -5

Thanks all for the responses. I just got to work and got a chance to log on. Spent most of the day tearing out kitchen cabinets and paneling (the summer's big, and costly, project) and didn't have a chance to get on the computer.

I can't do anything about a closeup until I get home about 2 a.m. Even then, I'm not sure I can do it. As you can see I couldn't even figure out how to get a picture in the actual message. I'll give it a try.

As for where I got the rock, I think I picked it up along a railroad track. It was a 3x4 inch rock sitting in front of the garage for almost a month before I got a chance to grab the hammer and chisel. It was not easy to break. Neither were most of the others, but it was the best looking one. I threw a couple of the reddest pieces in a barrel I was loading (hoping for good things).

I may seek IDs on some other stuff, but, again, not till I get home.

Thanks again,

matt

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textiger freely admits to licking rocks Member since May 2005 Posts: 946	what kind of rock is this? Jun 20, 2005 22:14:56 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by textiger on Jun 20, 2005 22:14:56 GMT -5 let's try this again
	It's not low self esteem -- there are rocks down there.

textiger freely admits to licking rocks Member since May 2005 Posts: 946	what kind of rock is this? Jun 20, 2005 22:17:16 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by textiger on Jun 20, 2005 22:17:16 GMT -5 That's the ticket. Thanks tkw. There was nothing that said pet rock (no real grain to speak of) to me when I was examining it, so I'll trust the experts and go with jasper. Thanks again.
	It's not low self esteem -- there are rocks down there.

MichiganRocks starting to spend too much on rocks "I wasn't born to follow." Member since April 2007 Posts: 154	what kind of rock is this? Jun 21, 2005 14:19:40 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MichiganRocks on Jun 21, 2005 14:19:40 GMT -5 Hey Matt, the conchoidal fracturing would make me think Flint. Ron
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tinman starting to spend too much on rocks Member since May 2005 Posts: 197	what kind of rock is this? Jun 22, 2005 7:50:39 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tinman on Jun 22, 2005 7:50:39 GMT -5 go get more of that kind of rock and I will trade some granite for it it is jasper

littlejimie starting to spend too much on rocks A rolling stone gathers no moss Member since January 2005 Posts: 170	what kind of rock is this? Jun 22, 2005 19:56:41 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by littlejimie on Jun 22, 2005 19:56:41 GMT -5 I think you have some good looking flint---Jim

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what kind of rock is this? Jun 23, 2005 0:30:53 GMT -5

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Post by textiger on Jun 23, 2005 0:30:53 GMT -5

Sorry tinman, I've already got a small pile of granite awaiting its turn in the barrel.

Now, Jim, flint is one I did not consider. I'll have to go back to the sample photos.

I have a feeling I'm going to refer to a lot of the things I find as "that red rock" or "the striped one." I'm the same way at the museum--I don't know about art, I just know what I like.

It's not low self esteem -- there are rocks down there.

tinman starting to spend too much on rocks Member since May 2005 Posts: 197	what kind of rock is this? Jun 23, 2005 5:50:38 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tinman on Jun 23, 2005 5:50:38 GMT -5 well I have many colors that you may not have keep it in mind Tinman