Three success stories: two "jaspers" and a jasper

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Three success stories: two "jaspers" and a jasper Feb 8, 2021 19:02:10 GMT -5 RickB, rockjunquie, and 5 more like this

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First up, Kambaba "jasper":

DSC_2696_Kambaba "jasper" tongue by Stephan T., on Flickr
Not a true jasper, or fossilized algae (which is often claimed), but an orbicular rhyolite from Madagascar.

It's somewhat softer than most real jasper, but hard enough to take a decent polish.

This one is definitely looking back at me. When turned sideways, there are two eyeballs and a nose.

Starburst "jasper":

DSC_2699_Starburst "jasper" free-form by Stephan T., on Flickr
AKA Chrysanthemum "jasper" and spider "jasper". Once again, not a real jasper, but a rhyolite. Originates in Mexico.

It's somewhat softer than most real jasper, but hard enough to take a decent polish.

My favorite one -- small-orb Hornitos poppy jasper:

DSC_2708 by Stephan T., on Flickr

Some trim that might have been considered scrap with most other materials. Knowing how rare this is, though, not so much...

The original slab was 1cm thick, so I have a 5mm dirdle -- suitable for groove-wrapping, should I ever get set up for it.

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stardiamond gets rocks for Christmas Member since July 2007 Posts: 6,086	Three success stories: two "jaspers" and a jasper Feb 8, 2021 19:18:22 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stardiamond on Feb 8, 2021 19:18:22 GMT -5 I have a hard time telling Hornitos from Guadalupe.
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Three success stories: two "jaspers" and a jasper Feb 8, 2021 19:34:26 GMT -5

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Feb 8, 2021 19:18:22 GMT -5 stardiamond said:

I have a hard time telling Hornitos from Guadalupe.

Yes, that's very true. As a general trend, I've noticed that Hornitos tends to have more red-pink poppies on maroon, and Guadalupe more yellow and orange between the poppies. Not always true, I know. The poppies also tend to be subtly different, and I tend to see fewer fractures in the Hornitos material I've had in my hands. That said, all the Hornitos I've worked came from the same people (who live in mariposa County and dug it themselves), and I've only had scraps of Guadalupe mixed in with a crate of Morgan Hill stuff..

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Sabre52 Cave Dweller Me and my gal, Rosie Member since August 2005 Posts: 20,503	Three success stories: two "jaspers" and a jasper Feb 8, 2021 19:45:27 GMT -5 socalagatehound likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sabre52 on Feb 8, 2021 19:45:27 GMT -5 Nice poppy jasper! The starburst is actually rhyolite.

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Three success stories: two "jaspers" and a jasper Feb 8, 2021 19:50:11 GMT -5

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Feb 8, 2021 19:45:27 GMT -5 Sabre52 said:

Nice poppy jasper! The starburst is actually rhyolite.

Yep. I noted that in the description. That's why it's two "jaspers" and a jasper. Recently found out that Kambaba is also rhyolite (not fossilized algae, as it is usually marketed).

And, thanks. I'm pleased with the PJ. Wish I had more of it. Especially now that I know it's OFFICIALLY mined-out old-stock.

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Three success stories: two "jaspers" and a jasper Feb 8, 2021 20:06:26 GMT -5 stephan likes this

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Post by jasoninsd on Feb 8, 2021 20:06:26 GMT -5

I love them all Stephan!

I have an affinity for the Kambaba. I've made one cab from a slab that I have...still have some left and look forward to working it again.

I have a slab of the Starburst - I think that came from you. I haven't worked it yet. I had a note on it that said "soft"...so I've shied away from it up to this point.

That HPJ is gorgeous!

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Three success stories: two "jaspers" and a jasper Feb 8, 2021 20:14:00 GMT -5

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Feb 8, 2021 20:06:26 GMT -5 jasoninsd said:

I love them all Stephan!

I have an affinity for the Kambaba. I've made one cab from a slab that I have...still have some left and look forward to working it again.

I have a slab of the Starburst - I think that came from you. I haven't worked it yet. I had a note on it that said "soft"...so I've shied away from it up to this point.

That HPJ is gorgeous!

Thanks, Jason.

the starburst IS softer than typical jasper, but not as soft as I remembered it when I labelled the slab. Similar to the Kambaba... maybe a 6.5-7-ish. I thought I remembered being more like paintstone or cobra jasper, but it's not THAT soft.

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Brian fully equipped rock polisher Member since July 2020 Posts: 1,512	Three success stories: two "jaspers" and a jasper Feb 8, 2021 21:03:04 GMT -5 stephan likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Brian on Feb 8, 2021 21:03:04 GMT -5 I love the eyes in that Kambaba, but that poppy jasper is just too cool!

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Three success stories: two "jaspers" and a jasper Feb 8, 2021 21:29:34 GMT -5 stephan likes this

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Nice stones, stephan. That Hornitos is special. (drool)

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stephan still telling self it's just a hobby Member since March 2015 Posts: 4,559	Three success stories: two "jaspers" and a jasper Feb 8, 2021 23:21:25 GMT -5 hummingbirdstones and jasoninsd like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stephan on Feb 8, 2021 23:21:25 GMT -5 Feb 8, 2021 21:29:34 GMT -5 hummingbirdstones said: Nice stones, stephan . That Hornitos is special. Thanks. Yes, that Hornitos is preciousssssss.
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Three success stories: two "jaspers" and a jasper Feb 9, 2021 0:27:42 GMT -5 stephan likes this

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Feb 8, 2021 23:21:25 GMT -5 stephan said:

Feb 8, 2021 21:29:34 GMT -5 hummingbirdstones said:

Nice stones, stephan . That Hornitos is special. (drool)

Thanks. Yes, that Hornitos is preciousssssss.

Favorite Quotes:
"It always seems impossible until it is done." - Nelson Mandela
"Life becomes easier when you learn to accept the apology you never got." - Robert Brault
"You can't wait until life isn't hard anymore before you decide to be happy." - Nightbirde (RIP 2/19/22)

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stephan still telling self it's just a hobby Member since March 2015 Posts: 4,559	Three success stories: two "jaspers" and a jasper Feb 9, 2021 1:09:40 GMT -5 jasoninsd likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stephan on Feb 9, 2021 1:09:40 GMT -5 Feb 9, 2021 0:27:42 GMT -5 jasoninsd said: Feb 8, 2021 23:21:25 GMT -5 stephan said: Thanks. Yes, that Hornitos is preciousssssss. Precisely
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