markymark
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Post by markymark on Jul 22, 2021 13:29:36 GMT -5
Here we have a super quality lot of African blue tigerseye Shown wet, large pieces, all very chatoyant , tons of blue under that rusty skin, all hand selected, larger quantities available. 25 lbs = 6 pieces $250 + $15 shipping      |
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Post by Rockindad on Jul 22, 2021 14:17:16 GMT -5
Ugh, just bought some scrawny a.. crap- only 3/4" thick and not nearly as nice. Still tempted. I only have so much willpower, somebody better scoop this up.
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gemfreak95
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Post by gemfreak95 on Jul 22, 2021 14:30:42 GMT -5
If you say "tiger's-eye" you have my undivided attention. Unfortunately, this is waaaay out of my budget.
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RWA3006
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Post by RWA3006 on Jul 22, 2021 17:08:01 GMT -5
This is exactly the type of thing that causes me to buy more at this place than I sell. Mark got to me again..... You guys can have this lot, but I'll be sure to get some soon.
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markymark
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Post by markymark on Jul 22, 2021 22:58:36 GMT -5
Oh yeah this is some good stuff here, nice thick juicy pieces.
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rewdownunder
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Post by rewdownunder on Aug 6, 2021 12:36:07 GMT -5
WOW great material Do you have any more? Do you have a good location where this was mined? I have a geologic collection of Precambrian Iron Formation from around the world and would love to add some of this to the collection. I will keep an eye on your auctions. I would need a 10 to 15 lbs chunk so I could face polish some and leave the rest natural.
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RWA3006
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Post by RWA3006 on Aug 6, 2021 20:00:21 GMT -5
WOW great material Do you have any more? Do you have a good location where this was mined? I have a geologic collection of Precambrian Iron Formation from around the world and would love to add some of this to the collection. I will keep an eye on your auctions. I would need a 10 to 15 lbs chunk so I could face polish some and leave the rest natural. I'm pretty confident Mark has more. I got mine a couple weeks ago and it is stunning quality. I'm pretty sure he said it's from Africa. markymark |
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rewdownunder
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Post by rewdownunder on Aug 6, 2021 21:09:51 GMT -5
Thanks I will really need mine name or a town name near by. I am building the collection as a gift for a University geology department. It sure looks like great material that looks like it has been mined or recently dug up. This material weathers if exposed at the surface very long.
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Post by HankRocks on Aug 6, 2021 22:32:12 GMT -5
It's from South Africa and I believe the county controls access.
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markymark
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Post by markymark on Aug 7, 2021 10:52:58 GMT -5
Hello, thanks RW, at this moment I don't have exact mine name, but it is from South Africa.
Yes, I can sell larger and smaller amounts even 100 plus lb chunks
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Post by holajonathan on Aug 13, 2021 22:37:41 GMT -5
I bought some of this from Mark and it arrived today. It is premium material. Thick, solid, and very chatoyant from top to bottom. Deep blue with some fine red and gold streaks. Almost no waste in the one chunk I cut up. Could easily make 50 cabs from 5 pounds.
I've bought blue tiger's eye for half as much, but this rough is 2X as nice. Your non-lapidarist friends will think this is the coolest rock they have ever seen. First time I've bought rocks from Mark, but he's made a good first impression with this material.
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Post by holajonathan on Aug 14, 2021 16:39:05 GMT -5
 Fresh off the saw with saw marks. Deeper blue that it looks in the photo with some nice red veins. |
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markymark
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Post by markymark on Aug 15, 2021 1:30:56 GMT -5
Thank you Jonathan🙏🙏🙏 yes I really like this batch, nice thick chunks as well as some thinner available 🙏🙏🙏
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markymark
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Post by markymark on Aug 20, 2021 14:09:16 GMT -5
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gemfreak95
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Post by gemfreak95 on Aug 21, 2021 20:18:20 GMT -5
Yum! How many pieces are blue AND gold like that? |
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markymark
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Post by markymark on Aug 23, 2021 16:01:06 GMT -5
Let me see what I have on hand
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markymark
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Post by markymark on Aug 24, 2021 18:48:02 GMT -5
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Post by markymark on Aug 24, 2021 18:49:39 GMT -5
Pics of what's still available. Several hundred lbs available
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Post by holajonathan on Aug 25, 2021 23:17:56 GMT -5
From Mark's material.
I've got some of the blue + gold on the way from him. I'll cab it and post a photo or video.
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markymark
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Post by markymark on Aug 25, 2021 23:21:52 GMT -5
Definitely drool worthy 🤩🤩
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