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Post by fernwood on May 7, 2021 12:10:25 GMT -5
Found this today for $2.00 and could not resist. The slab is about 20" long by 7" wide. It reminds me of a desert scene. I am not sure what type of rock it is.  |
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stefan
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Post by stefan on May 7, 2021 17:43:15 GMT -5
I believe that is a type of wonderstone from New Mexico. I cannot for the life of me remember what it is called, but I got a hunk of it years ago and was told they actually make huge murals with it. Looks exactly like yours! Beautiful rock.
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Post by roy on May 7, 2021 17:45:53 GMT -5
its called sandstone makes great art
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JBe
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Post by JBe on May 7, 2021 17:51:33 GMT -5
That's an awesome find!! I'm jealous.
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Post by jasoninsd on May 7, 2021 19:40:22 GMT -5
Good night that's gorgeous! What a great find!  |
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Post by lookatthat on May 7, 2021 20:36:04 GMT -5
SCORE!
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lookatthat
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Post by lookatthat on May 7, 2021 20:37:08 GMT -5
I have 3 or 4 pendants made of this stuff. (I didn't make the pendants, I just bought them.)
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Post by amygdule on May 7, 2021 20:54:01 GMT -5
Nice catch Kanab picture sandstone from Utah ? 1dave |
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Post by fernwood on May 8, 2021 1:18:25 GMT -5
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Post by 1dave on May 8, 2021 5:02:03 GMT -5
Nice catch Kanab picture sandstone from Utah ? 1dave I'm jealous! Perhaps, but I don't think so. Picture sandstone is usually large and gritty with thick lines. I think it is more like smooth textured Idaho Owyhee Jasper or nearby claims. forum.rocktumblinghobby.com/post/1048833/thread a chunk of Kanab Sandstone in my front yard.  |
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Post by fernwood on May 8, 2021 6:19:29 GMT -5
1daveOne side is perfectly smooth. The pictured, front side, has the appearance of some type of sandstone. The smooth side reminded my of Owyee jasper. That is why I am confused. I can post a pic of the smooth side if this would help.
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Post by 1dave on May 8, 2021 6:30:16 GMT -5
I looked some more and have to agree with roy - It is most likely Kanab Sandstone.   |
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Post by fernwood on May 8, 2021 6:35:23 GMT -5
Thanks. That was what I was inclined to think.
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