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Mexican moss? Plus Texas! Mar 5, 2021 12:06:44 GMT -5 via Tapatalk Peruano, rockjunquie, and 10 more like this

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Post by victor1941 on Mar 5, 2021 12:06:44 GMT -5

These are some polished blanks/cabs from rocks that I purchased from a rock shop near the Big Bend Texas/Mexico border in the late 60’s. I was looking for Needle Peak thistle, pom Pom, and plume agate but also found some really nice moss/plume that might be from Mexico. Please help identify if you can.

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miket misunderstood rock expert Member since April 2018 Posts: 11,240	Mexican moss? Plus Texas! Mar 5, 2021 12:14:48 GMT -5 stephan likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by miket on Mar 5, 2021 12:14:48 GMT -5 Wow. I like them all, but those first three...
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oldschoolrocker fully equipped rock polisher Member since January 2019 Posts: 1,578	Mexican moss? Plus Texas! Mar 5, 2021 12:15:59 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by oldschoolrocker on Mar 5, 2021 12:15:59 GMT -5 Absolutely beautiful! No way I could pick a favorite out of the bunch since all are stunning. Great work!

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Brian fully equipped rock polisher Member since July 2020 Posts: 1,512	Mexican moss? Plus Texas! Mar 5, 2021 12:31:42 GMT -5 via Tapatalk fernwood likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Brian on Mar 5, 2021 12:31:42 GMT -5 A post like that should come with a warning! I got sensory overload after the first two. What an incredible group!

Garage Rocker has started giving rock gifts Member since February 2016 Posts: 3,821	Mexican moss? Plus Texas! Mar 5, 2021 13:34:48 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Garage Rocker on Mar 5, 2021 13:34:48 GMT -5 Had to switch to the laptop to take a closer look at this one. That is some knockout material and beautiful work! Have to agree that the first three are unbelievable. Thanks for sharing!

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Mexican moss? Plus Texas! Mar 5, 2021 14:52:01 GMT -5

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Mar 5, 2021 12:06:44 GMT -5 victor1941 said:

These are some polished blanks/cabs from rocks that I purchased from a rock shop near the Big Bend Texas/Mexico border in the late 60’s. I was looking for Needle Peak thistle, pom Pom, and plume agate but also found some really nice moss/plume that came from Mexico. Please help identify if you can.

6th from the bottom looks like Woodward Plume

Pat misunderstood rock expert Member since February 2012 Posts: 11,834	Mexican moss? Plus Texas! Mar 5, 2021 14:55:59 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Pat on Mar 5, 2021 14:55:59 GMT -5 What a beautiful bunch! Thanks.
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Mexican moss? Plus Texas! Mar 5, 2021 17:17:33 GMT -5

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Post by Sabre52 on Mar 5, 2021 17:17:33 GMT -5

Awesome set! I Only time I've ever seen moss similar to the first one was many years ago from near Ludlow, CA ro maybe the Marfa region. My favorite cab is the awesome Casas Grandes in the #3 pic. Most the other types, with the exception of those Needle Peak type green moss examples, including the last green one show up in agate from the Rio grande gravel.

stephan still telling self it's just a hobby Member since March 2015 Posts: 4,559	Mexican moss? Plus Texas! Mar 5, 2021 19:58:50 GMT -5 via mobile miket likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stephan on Mar 5, 2021 19:58:50 GMT -5 Mar 5, 2021 12:14:48 GMT -5 miket said: Wow. I like them all, but those first three... What Mike said, and I’ll add 5, 6 and 13.
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Mexican moss? Plus Texas! Mar 5, 2021 21:37:03 GMT -5

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I have to agree with all of the above. What a fabulous group! That first one just about knocked me out of my chair. The colors in that stone are stunning!

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jasoninsd can identify rocks - even green ones I Wish I Knew Half The Stuff I Thought I Knew 30 Years Ago! Member since July 2020 Posts: 18,436	Mexican moss? Plus Texas! Mar 5, 2021 21:47:39 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jasoninsd on Mar 5, 2021 21:47:39 GMT -5 Wowzer! Two and four and absolute stunners to me!
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geotech off to a rocking start Member since June 2018 Posts: 10	Mexican moss? Plus Texas! Mar 6, 2021 8:57:48 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by geotech on Mar 6, 2021 8:57:48 GMT -5 Talk about shockingly beautiful! I just about chocked on my omelette seeing those pics! My sister has 11 kids, & she always says how do you pick out a favorite? They're all great! Nice job

victor1941 driving up their electric bill Member since November 2011 Posts: 2,180	Mexican moss? Plus Texas! Mar 6, 2021 10:16:39 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by victor1941 on Mar 6, 2021 10:16:39 GMT -5 Thanks to all for helping identification and positive comments. Special thanks to Sabre52 for his help.