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Post by Pat on Dec 9, 2020 18:53:14 GMT -5
I think hematite polishes. Will contrast nicely with red.
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Post by jasoninsd on Dec 9, 2020 21:09:38 GMT -5
Wow. That first piece has SO many neat things going on it! I could see some amazing slabs and cabs coming out of that one!  |
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Post by jasoninsd on Dec 10, 2020 17:08:48 GMT -5
jasoninsd unfortunately my slab saw is in need of a motor, once I get around to replacing it this rock will be at the front of the line. It’s a new location and find for me, this is the second piece I’ve found. Eager to get a cut in to evaluate the overall quality of the stone before I get excited! Oh, just throw caution to the wind and allow yourself to get baselessly excited!  I hope the motor replacement isn't too big of an issue...I'm hoping it's just a remove and replace situation... I'll be watching for pics of the cut slabs... |
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Post by quartzilla on Dec 10, 2020 23:04:19 GMT -5
Nice pieces! Self collected?
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Post by Mel on Dec 11, 2020 12:07:37 GMT -5
I can't decide which one I like more. Definitely want to see some cabs out of those bad boys!
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Post by Mel on Dec 11, 2020 14:37:10 GMT -5
You tagged the wrong Mel (I'm prettygritty) but still, I can't wait to see! |
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Post by Mel on Dec 11, 2020 16:37:19 GMT -5
It has to do with how the board handles name VS screen name. If you create username "johnsmith" and don't ever put in a name, typing @ johsmith (without the space) will bring up the relevant info. If he updates display name to "King of France', you would still type @ johnsmith (no space) to get the same results. Now, if the profile name showed up as @ kingoffrance, you'd want to type that to get the proper profile for the King of France (if he had any good sense to be a rockhound). For now, you're going to get the next closest thing! Mr mohs ! (Couldn't resist!) Make sense? (edited) I just updated my "Display name" to my "username". Hopefully going forward, the original Mel from Yuma & Spokane (Mel in Yuma) doesn't come back to 9000 notifications. |
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Post by mohs on Dec 11, 2020 17:19:34 GMT -5
PrettyGritty --Mel I like it like it a lot sluurry on  It has to do with how the board handles name VS screen name. If you create username "johnsmith" and don't ever put in a name, typing @ johsmith (without the space) will bring up the relevant info. If he updates display name to "King of France', then you're still going to type @ johnsmith (no space) and get the same results. That said, if you typed @ kingoffrance, you'd get the proper profile for the King of France (Couldn't resist tagging you, mohs ! ) I just updated my "Display name" to my "username". Hopefully going forward, Mel in Yuma doesn't come back to 9000 notifications. Plus that pretty griity info there -Mel I hadn't realized i could change edmost to mohs ? not sure I'll do it but good to knohs  |
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Post by Mel on Dec 11, 2020 19:33:15 GMT -5
PrettyGritty --Mel I like it like it a lot sluurry on It has to do with how the board handles name VS screen name. If you create username "johnsmith" and don't ever put in a name, typing @ johsmith (without the space) will bring up the relevant info. If he updates display name to "King of France', then you're still going to type @ johnsmith (no space) and get the same results. That said, if you typed @ kingoffrance, you'd get the proper profile for the King of France (Couldn't resist tagging you, mohs ! ) I just updated my "Display name" to my "username". Hopefully going forward, Mel in Yuma doesn't come back to 9000 notifications. Plus that pretty griity info there -Mel I hadn't realized i could change edmost to mohs ? not sure I'll do it but good to knohs , THANKS. Now I have this song stuck in my head!
"I'm in a slurry to get things done, oh I, spin and spin because polishin's fuuuun.....All I really gotta do is polish & dry oh, I'm in a slurry and don't know why..."
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Post by mohs on Dec 11, 2020 20:18:44 GMT -5
 that really flows Mel --Mel its as a Alice'nTumbleLand quality 
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Brian
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Post by Brian on Mar 4, 2021 13:02:09 GMT -5
That new stuff is gorgeous! It looks like autumn leaves against a background of green. I sure hope it cuts and polishes well!
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Post by greig on Mar 4, 2021 13:31:30 GMT -5
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Post by NRG on Mar 4, 2021 23:50:29 GMT -5
I think hematite polishes. Will contrast nicely with red. Thanks. Now that I think about it, the metallic areas are actually manganese and not hematite. Thats awesome!! How did you determine this? |
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Post by jasoninsd on Mar 5, 2021 2:11:14 GMT -5
@jadedvision - I'm glad you bumped this up to show the new behemoth! My back is aching just looking at it! Did you ever slab that first rock you posted in the thread? If you posted pictures of the slabs, I didn't relate it to this rock. I totally remember that first rock pictured...now that I see the thread again! LOL |
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Post by Fossilman on Mar 5, 2021 12:25:50 GMT -5
Nothing better than a nice jasper to cut!
Excellent stones you have!
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Post by NRG on Mar 5, 2021 18:06:13 GMT -5
Thats awesome!! How did you determine this? I scratched some of the metallic looking stuff across a piece of unglazed porcelain. Scratch test, I understand. So you got a black scratch? |
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Post by NRG on Mar 5, 2021 19:26:30 GMT -5
Scratch test, I understand. So you got a black scratch? The piece I scratched left a dark grey streak. Magnetite and hematite both have a dark grey streak. Considering that jasper is full of other iron based colors and iron is the most common jasper colorant, I am still curious how manganese got the nod? |
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Post by jasoninsd on Mar 24, 2021 20:13:30 GMT -5
Holy Shamoley! Another gorgeous hunka-hunka stone!!! (I had to look at ALL the pics in this thread again! ) |
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Post by USMC15 on Mar 24, 2021 22:39:43 GMT -5
I hope I can find some Jasper as nice as those. Finding anything worthwhile would be a positive.
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Post by jasoninsd on Mar 24, 2021 23:25:04 GMT -5
I hope I can find some Jasper as nice as those. Finding anything worthwhile would be a positive. Not around these parts you won't... |
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That rock is a beast! Just beautiful. Hope you didn't have to carry it too far. 
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