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Post by stephan on Mar 25, 2021 10:21:54 GMT -5
Hello, Another fundraiser auction here of an assortment of lapidary slabs:  DSC_3362_Lot of slabs ready for an auction on RTH by Stephan T., on Flickr Row 1: Stone Canyon jasper x3 Row 2: Brecciated jasper self-collected @ Trinidad Beach (California, not the island), MH PJx2 Row 3: Whale bone (highly agatized), dino bone, mookaite x2 Row 4: Montana agate, nephrite jade (WY, I think) Vesuvianite var. Californite, Golden picture jasper Disclosures: * The Stone Canyon, poppy and golden picture jaspers have fractures to work around * The orbs are pretty subtle in the PJ, but there are some nice patterns and colors * The whale bone, while agatized and stable is not super-colorful (normal for this material), but the cell structure is exquisite * All slabs are 8mm thick Starting bid for this material: $33, or approximately $2.50/slab (winner will send to Tommy ) * Note: I will send the material via SFRB, and fill any empty space with some small pieces of Stone Canyon jasper I have (suitable for cabbing or tumbling). If the highest bid exceeds $75. I will keep this open until the 31st at noon (PDT). Many thanks to jasoninsd for cutting some rough I've been sitting on, making this auction possible. |
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Post by miket on Mar 25, 2021 10:43:41 GMT -5
I don't really need more rocks but I'll start it at $40.
Very cool, Stephan.
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Post by Tommy on Mar 25, 2021 11:09:52 GMT -5
Hi stephan thanks for doing this! Just for clarification and so I'm not assuming anything - this is intended for the Proboards contribution efforts? |
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Post by stephan on Mar 25, 2021 11:24:30 GMT -5
Hi stephan thanks for doing this! Just for clarification and so I'm not assuming anything - this is intended for the Proboards contribution efforts? Yes. |
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Post by jasoninsd on Mar 25, 2021 19:37:35 GMT -5
I've held each one of these slabs in my hand. Most of this material is stunning...it's all GREAT, but some are really pretty stunning.  That dino bone alone would bring in some pretty good funds just by itself! My wife says that Montana Agate has a blue tone to it. I saw it more tones of grey, but she's convinced it's blue tones...and she's usually right when it comes to the color identification! LOL That Trinidad Beach Brecciated Jasper has some amazing colors and tones in that one. Both Morgan Hill Poppy Jaspers are pretty cool, but that center piece has some amazing colors it it! Great offering on this Stephan!!! |
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Post by stephan on Mar 26, 2021 17:47:28 GMT -5
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Post by irlcjrohr on Mar 26, 2021 19:46:21 GMT -5
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Post by stephan on Mar 27, 2021 10:29:13 GMT -5
Thanks, as promised I will add another slab soon. Keep your eyes peeled.
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Post by stephan on Mar 27, 2021 16:17:35 GMT -5
ID revision on the green slab: The white crust on the rough and slabs of this material had me fooled into thinking that this was Wyoming jade (that, and it came in a box labeled "jade"). However, after cabbing up a piece, the "feel" of it, as well as the clouds and dark green spots, and the apple green translucency have made me revise this to Vesuvanite var. Californite (sometimes mislabeled as "California jade").  DSC_3421_Californite freeform cabochon by Stephan T., on Flickr |
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Post by USMC15 on Mar 27, 2021 18:58:14 GMT -5
Well, send those slabs back this way, I bid $55
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Post by irlcjrohr on Mar 27, 2021 19:57:59 GMT -5
ID revision on the green slab: The white crust on the rough and slabs of this material had me fooled into thinking that this was Wyoming jade (that, and it came in a box labeled "jade"). However, after cabbing up a piece, the "feel" of it, as well as the clouds and dark green spots, and the apple green translucency have made me revise this to Vesuvanite var. Californite (sometimes mislabeled as "California jade"). DSC_3421_Californite freeform cabochon by Stephan T., on Flickr "apple green translucency have made me revise this to Vesuvanite var. Californite". Lets go $60 |
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Post by USMC15 on Mar 27, 2021 20:16:24 GMT -5
ID revision on the green slab: The white crust on the rough and slabs of this material had me fooled into thinking that this was Wyoming jade (that, and it came in a box labeled "jade"). However, after cabbing up a piece, the "feel" of it, as well as the clouds and dark green spots, and the apple green translucency have made me revise this to Vesuvanite var. Californite (sometimes mislabeled as "California jade"). DSC_3421_Californite freeform cabochon by Stephan T., on Flickr "apple green translucency have made me revise this to Vesuvanite var. Californite". Lets go $60 You can't have it for $60 because I'm going $65 |
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Post by stephan on Mar 27, 2021 21:57:42 GMT -5
irlcjrohr USMC15 I have a quick question. My intention was to post the cab in order to show what is possible with the green slab, not to offer it. I do realize, though, that I did not make that clear. So, if you thought I was including it, let me know, and it’ll be part of the package (what the hey... it’s a good cause  ). For the sake of clarity, though, I’ll be posting a few more cabs that I made today, just to show what’s possible with the material being offered.
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Post by irlcjrohr on Mar 28, 2021 10:25:39 GMT -5
irlcjrohr USMC15 I have a quick question. My intention was to post the cab in order to show what is possible with the green slab, not to offer it. I do realize, though, that I did not make that clear. So, if you thought I was including it, let me know, and it’ll be part of the package (what the hey... it’s a good cause ). For the sake of clarity, though, I’ll be posting a few more cabs that I made today, just to show what’s possible with the material being offered. @setphan I was thinking it was the one in the original set of pictures. The cab was just for reference. That said $70 it is. |
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Post by stephan on Mar 28, 2021 11:00:01 GMT -5
As promised, here are more slabs: two additional Stone Canyon. They do contain unhealed fractures, but those are pretty obvious, and can be easily worked around.  DSC_3444_Two slabs of Stone Canyon jasper by Stephan T., on Flickr Words to the wise: The green in Stone Canyon jasper is pretty rare... We are $5 from free shipping.... |
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Post by USMC15 on Mar 28, 2021 15:50:24 GMT -5
I'm going $80
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Post by irlcjrohr on Mar 29, 2021 17:30:58 GMT -5
Woo Hoo free shipping! $90
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Post by stephan on Mar 31, 2021 8:39:23 GMT -5
Approximately 5.33 hours remaining
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Post by stephan on Mar 31, 2021 14:02:27 GMT -5
And the winner is... irlcjrohr. Congrats. I'll throw in a few more goodies. Just give me a little time to decide. Please send me your shipping address, and when I hear from Tommy that he's received the funds, I'll send. |
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Post by irlcjrohr on Mar 31, 2021 14:07:15 GMT -5
stephan This is a good cause so I will make it an even $100, Thank you
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