brotherbill
spending too much on rocks
Member since October 2018
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Post by brotherbill on Apr 25, 2021 11:55:58 GMT -5
This material works beautifully. No need to stabilize, no undercutting and the polish can't be beat.  |
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Post by miket on Apr 25, 2021 12:07:45 GMT -5
Beautiful.
You do great work!
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Post by rockjunquie on Apr 25, 2021 12:48:55 GMT -5
Awesome- love the details. Is that a natural stone? I never heard of it. It's beautiful either way.
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Post by fernwood on Apr 25, 2021 12:54:52 GMT -5
Beautiful Gibbsite and setting.
I love this material. Yes, it is natural Turquoise.
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Post by rockjunquie on Apr 25, 2021 13:56:28 GMT -5
I just googled it. I thought it had that Mojave look to it. It is man made, but it sure looks sweet!
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Post by fernwood on Apr 25, 2021 14:06:07 GMT -5
Wonder if there are different types. I have seen some rough rocks called Gibbsite.
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oldschoolrocker
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by oldschoolrocker on Apr 25, 2021 14:59:47 GMT -5
Wonder if there are different types. I have seen some rough rocks called Gibbsite. Check out the link rockjunquie posted. It's in rough form. Maybe can tell if same as what you have seen before. |
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brotherbill
spending too much on rocks
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Post by brotherbill on Apr 25, 2021 15:22:25 GMT -5
Wonder if there are different types. I have seen some rough rocks called Gibbsite. There is a mineral called Gibbsite but in this case Gibbsite is a trade name. This stuff is man made or maybe assembled would be a better term. The main components are crushed turquoise and pyrite. |
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Post by fernwood on Apr 25, 2021 15:26:05 GMT -5
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Post by stephan on Apr 25, 2021 15:49:18 GMT -5
I didn’t think it had any copper... just aluminum hydroxide
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irlcjrohr
starting to spend too much on rocks
If it does not melt, polish it.
Member since April 2020
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Post by irlcjrohr on Apr 25, 2021 16:20:50 GMT -5
Another fine pendant. I have only seen this in green and as a mineral specimen. I did a search, is this called Bisbee Turquoise Gibbsite?
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Apr 25, 2021 19:51:52 GMT -5
Very cool pendant! I had never heard of Gibbsite, either. I'm always learning something new around here.  |
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Post by jasoninsd on Apr 25, 2021 20:12:14 GMT -5
I love the pendant design...and of course I love that stone!  I've never heard of Gibbsite...but that means NOTHING...as I've rarely heard of half the material posted. However, once I hear of them, they go on my "to get" list...and this might just go there!  |
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brotherbill
spending too much on rocks
Member since October 2018
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Post by brotherbill on Apr 25, 2021 20:29:23 GMT -5
Another fine pendant. I have only seen this in green and as a mineral specimen. I did a search, is this called Bisbee Turquoise Gibbsite? I can't confirm whether or not it is called also Bisbee Turquoise Gibbsite. It seems the like whole rock naming business is rather loosey goosey. It becomes even more confusing when the material is man made. My son has a good system for identifying stones....blue stone, green stone, red and white stripey stone, etc.... |
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Post by MsAli on Apr 25, 2021 20:37:36 GMT -5
Absolutely gorgeous!
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Post by lpl on Apr 27, 2021 13:11:23 GMT -5
Is that reticulated or did you get the texture another way?
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brotherbill
spending too much on rocks
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Post by brotherbill on Apr 27, 2021 16:01:08 GMT -5
Is that reticulated or did you get the texture another way? Texturing was done on the rolling mill. For this particular piece I used pattern paper from Rolling Mill Resources. I have not yet tried reticulation but I want to give it a try. I have some 80% silver and am searching for a good tutorial to get me started. |
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Post by lpl on Apr 27, 2021 16:24:30 GMT -5
I really like the look of this...nice work! I think reticulation would give a somewhat similar appearance.
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Post by toiv0 on Apr 27, 2021 19:30:54 GMT -5
Another super pendant, waiting for you to run out of Ideas but not like that is going to happen anytime soon. Thank you for sharing.
I am betting that stone is man made. Still a stunner.
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