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San Jacinto river tx wood and friends Mar 10, 2021 14:47:50 GMT -5 Fossilman, RickB, and 11 more like this

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Post by oldschoolrocker on Mar 10, 2021 14:47:50 GMT -5

I've been hacking thru some gravel and petrified wood collected from San Jacinto river in Conroe tx. And I do mean hacking so pls excuse saw marks lol. Since I likely won't be able to make many of these into cabs I figured I'd show them off as is. Without further ado-

Pet wood-

More pet wood-

This one is pretty cool. Pet wood with what looks like plumes running through the middle. Too bad it only went about 1/4" deep.

I like all the growth rings on this one. Normally I don't find any full rounds, just lots of broken chunks.

More wood-

Cpl gravel cuts. I don't cut much gravel I collect from there anymore due to the small size and most are filled with fractures.

And finally, my favorite of the bunch-

That's all for now. Thanks for looking!

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miket misunderstood rock expert Member since April 2018 Posts: 11,240	San Jacinto river tx wood and friends Mar 10, 2021 15:28:22 GMT -5 oldschoolrocker likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by miket on Mar 10, 2021 15:28:22 GMT -5 Some cool stuff there! Thanks for sharing.
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San Jacinto river tx wood and friends Mar 10, 2021 15:33:08 GMT -5 via Tapatalk

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Wow! That is some incredible variety you have there. The black in the 5th picture really makes for some stunning material.

I can say for certain that we don’t have gravel that pretty near us. Gravel means crushed gray rocks. If we’re lucky, it may have some white quartz mixed in.

rockjunquie Global Moderator Member since March 2012 Posts: 34,998	San Jacinto river tx wood and friends Mar 10, 2021 16:32:40 GMT -5 oldschoolrocker likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockjunquie on Mar 10, 2021 16:32:40 GMT -5 Very nice!! I love #5, but that orbicular is sweet, too.

oldschoolrocker fully equipped rock polisher Member since January 2019 Posts: 1,578	San Jacinto river tx wood and friends Mar 10, 2021 16:58:15 GMT -5 via mobile miket likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by oldschoolrocker on Mar 10, 2021 16:58:15 GMT -5 Mar 10, 2021 15:28:22 GMT -5 miket said: Some cool stuff there! Thanks for sharing. Thanks Mike!

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Mar 10, 2021 15:32:19 GMT -5 jasoninsd said:

Dang! Some of those look like they would have made some amazing cabs!

I have to say my favorite is the cross-cut that shows the growth rings...so cool!!!

I really like the cross cut one as well. Too bad for the fractures. Still have good chunk of the host rock left so will probably take another slice or two and see if fractures disappear.

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Mar 10, 2021 15:33:08 GMT -5 Brian said:

Wow! That is some incredible variety you have there. The black in the 5th picture really makes for some stunning material.

I can say for certain that we don’t have gravel that pretty near us. Gravel means crushed gray rocks. If we’re lucky, it may have some white quartz mixed in.

There is definitely something special about the San Jacinto river and its gravel. Thank goodness its close by cuz its a good 8 hr drive to the west Texas ranches known for cool rocks. Really never know what you may find and the abundance of petrified wood is crazy. You could easily pick up 50+ lbs of petrified wood in an hour or two while being picky lol.

oldschoolrocker fully equipped rock polisher Member since January 2019 Posts: 1,578	San Jacinto river tx wood and friends Mar 10, 2021 17:15:36 GMT -5 via mobile rockjunquie likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by oldschoolrocker on Mar 10, 2021 17:15:36 GMT -5 Mar 10, 2021 16:32:40 GMT -5 rockjunquie said: Very nice!! I love #5, but that orbicular is sweet, too. Thanks Tela!

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Sabre52 Cave Dweller Me and my gal, Rosie Member since August 2005 Posts: 20,496	San Jacinto river tx wood and friends Mar 10, 2021 17:30:02 GMT -5 oldschoolrocker likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sabre52 on Mar 10, 2021 17:30:02 GMT -5 Great cuts and excellent variety of types. Got to say I like that little full round cross section but that little poppy pebble is super cool too.

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San Jacinto river tx wood and friends Mar 10, 2021 21:32:09 GMT -5 oldschoolrocker likes this

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Sweet! The orbicular is awesome, but I have to say your favorite is my favorite, too. It reminds me of rainbow sherbet.

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Mar 10, 2021 21:32:09 GMT -5 hummingbirdstones said:

Sweet! The orbicular is awesome, but I have to say your favorite is my favorite, too. It reminds me of rainbow sherbet.

Haha it totally reminds me of rainbow sherbert now that you say it!

victor1941 driving up their electric bill Member since November 2011 Posts: 2,180	San Jacinto river tx wood and friends Mar 11, 2021 10:40:51 GMT -5 oldschoolrocker likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by victor1941 on Mar 11, 2021 10:40:51 GMT -5 Beautiful color and very nice vascular patterns.

Fossilman Cave Dweller Member since January 2009 Posts: 20,723	San Jacinto river tx wood and friends Mar 11, 2021 12:29:20 GMT -5 oldschoolrocker likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Fossilman on Mar 11, 2021 12:29:20 GMT -5 The one with the growth rings in a "HOLY MOLY" piece!!!!
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shinarump starting to shine! Member since January 2021 Posts: 25	San Jacinto river tx wood and friends Mar 11, 2021 13:27:51 GMT -5 oldschoolrocker likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by shinarump on Mar 11, 2021 13:27:51 GMT -5 To echo all the others, those are some nice slabs and if you do continue to slab that full round, please post. Thanks and happy slabbing.