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Post by opalpyrexia on May 29, 2021 21:25:19 GMT -5
1. Magneprase — At least that's what I think it is based on the Magneprase I have and some online photos. In addition to the strong diagonal movement, I like its range of color, values and features to appreciate. (36 x 24 x 6 mm) 2. Owyhee — I am very pleased with this one. It appeared in a slab from unremarkable rough. I think it looks like some sort of fantasy or science fiction image. It was going to be rectangular but an inclusion appeared in a gap on one corner. (29 x 19 x 6 mm) 3. Willow Creek — I couldn't wait to cut this with its parallel lines that wrap around a clear quartz window. When I was finished I was concerned about the crack that winds around the window with a couple of tiny vugs. Was it on the slab's surface?? Did cutting cause it?? I can't remember now. Well, there's blurry black where the crack crosses the parallel lines, almost as if the crack caused some seepage. So I'm pretty sure that it must have been present in the slab. (39 x 31 x 6 mm) |
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Post by jasoninsd on May 29, 2021 21:31:56 GMT -5
Gary, that Magneprase is stunning! Are my eyes playing tricks on me, or is that more of an egg shape versus true oval? To me, that Owyhee looks like a picture I saw in one of my books on space I had as a kid...like some amazing Nebula...  |
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Post by mohs on May 29, 2021 21:36:13 GMT -5
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Post by Brian on May 30, 2021 8:14:26 GMT -5
Those are beautiful! I love that Magneprase!
The Owyhee looks like Atlas holding a galaxy on his shoulders.
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Post by hummingbirdstones on May 30, 2021 8:46:08 GMT -5
Beautiful cabs, Gary! The Magneprase is stunning.
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Post by opalpyrexia on May 30, 2021 11:24:26 GMT -5
Gary, that Magneprase is stunning! Are my eyes playing tricks on me, or is that more of an egg shape versus true oval? To me, that Owyhee looks like a picture I saw in one of my books on space I had as a kid...like some amazing Nebula...
Thank you, Jason.
The magneprase is an oval, but I think that its those patterns that are causing you to question the shape. Sometimes when I get into the higher grits I start to question the symmetry or shape of a cab. Often I think it's due to strong patterns tricking the eye.
There is one spot that is not an illusion. The magnesite is softer than the chrysoprase/chalcedony, and now I see a very, very slight discontinuity of the shape just to the left of the top.
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Post by opalpyrexia on May 30, 2021 11:33:49 GMT -5
Thanks, mohs, and for the link. It's been a while since I saw the pillars image and I agree.
Those are beautiful! I love that Magneprase! The Owyhee looks like Atlas holding a galaxy on his shoulders.
Thanks, Brian. Thanks for the that comparison, too.
Beautiful cabs, Gary! The Magneprase is stunning.
Thank you, Robin.
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Post by victor1941 on May 30, 2021 11:56:19 GMT -5
Opalpyrexia, the magneprase made a really interesting stone that is not only well cut but shows color designs not present in the normal material. Hope you have more of this material!
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Post by rockjunquie on May 30, 2021 12:40:44 GMT -5
Well done! Although I like the first one, I have to say, I like the willow creek even more. |
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Post by opalpyrexia on May 30, 2021 14:16:58 GMT -5
Opalpyrexia, the magneprase made a really interesting stone that is not only well cut but shows color designs not present in the normal material. Hope you have more of this material! Thank you, Victor. I have one high-grade slab left. There's one eBay seller with a few available. Other than eBay, this Australian seller, who may have been the original source, has a few slabs remaining: GemstoneGeeks |
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Post by opalpyrexia on May 30, 2021 14:17:41 GMT -5
Well done! Although I like the first one, I have to say, I like the willow creek even more.
Thanks, Tela.
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Post by fencejumper on May 30, 2021 17:49:44 GMT -5
All three are super!
Go for 3 more you’re on a roll!
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Post by NDK on May 30, 2021 18:56:03 GMT -5
Beautiful cabs Gary. That willow creek is pretty special
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Post by stephan on May 30, 2021 19:14:39 GMT -5
Well-done, Gary. I have to agree with the near-consensus. That magneprase is amazing, and my favorite of the bunch.
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Post by jasoninsd on May 30, 2021 20:50:14 GMT -5
Gary, that Magneprase is stunning! Are my eyes playing tricks on me, or is that more of an egg shape versus true oval? To me, that Owyhee looks like a picture I saw in one of my books on space I had as a kid...like some amazing Nebula...
Thank you, Jason.
The magneprase is an oval, but I think that its those patterns that are causing you to question the shape. Sometimes when I get into the higher grits I start to question the symmetry or shape of a cab. Often I think it's due to strong patterns tricking the eye.
There is one spot that is not an illusion. The magnesite is softer than the chrysoprase/chalcedony, and now I see a very, very slight discontinuity of the shape just to the left of the top.
You know, I spent a good five minutes looking at that cab trying to determine if my eyes were playing tricks on me because of the pattern. LOL I never even saw the discontinuity to the left of the top until you pointed it out...and it really is so very slight! You really did an amazing job on all three of these cabs. |
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