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Post by krazydiamond on Oct 19, 2005 12:03:44 GMT -5
these slabs came in the mail today from that eBay seller, gems24, photos taken wet, i'm so happy i can't stand it!!! the two slices on the right are Larsonite and the one on the left is Carasite...  close up of the Carasite:  great stuff! ok, back to the mimosa.....and pistachio nuts. KD |
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Post by rockyraccoon on Oct 19, 2005 12:09:16 GMT -5
kd i've gotten some carrasite and poppy jasper from him and was very pleased. now that larsonite is a new one on me. i like!
kim
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phoenix1647
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Post by phoenix1647 on Oct 19, 2005 12:10:25 GMT -5
way cool....
Pho
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Banjocreek
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Post by Banjocreek on Oct 19, 2005 13:57:16 GMT -5
I'll have to check that guy out.
I am looking to get some Charoite.
Thanks for the lead, and those are some great looking slabs
Great looking cabs to follow?
-Banjo
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joanna
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Post by joanna on Oct 19, 2005 14:58:02 GMT -5
That is some gorgeous gorgeous stuff!
Happy Birthday!
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Post by rockds on Oct 19, 2005 15:34:04 GMT -5
oooh those look nice - keep us posted
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Post by LCARS on Oct 19, 2005 15:48:47 GMT -5
Oooooh!  Makes me want to get into cabbing even more when I see purdee rock like that! |
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brian
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Post by brian on Oct 19, 2005 16:01:30 GMT -5
Thanks for sharing the "party favors", KD. WOW! Better than cake.
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Post by parfive on Oct 19, 2005 16:27:28 GMT -5
Outrageous slabs, KD.
You'll be as nervous as a long-tailed cat in a room full of 'rockers' when the first one hits the sawblade.
We need a LOTTA pictures as you're working that stuff.
Rich
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Post by Cher on Oct 19, 2005 17:20:23 GMT -5
OMG that Larsonite is absolutely gorgeous, wtg KD, that's a really nice buy.
Happy Birthday again ......
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Post by BearCreekLapidary on Oct 19, 2005 21:58:33 GMT -5
Hey KD ...
Have you ever worked with Carasite?
It is a porcelain jasper, like Morrisonite, Willow Creek or Bruneau jasper.
Carasite is actually found just north of the Morrisonite jasper outcrop. It is a material that is getting much harder to locate ... at least in my part of the country.
You will absolutely fall in love with Carasite ... it is extremely hard for jasper and takes an exceptional polish with Optical Grade Cerium Oxide and Linde "A" polish.
Be sure to post some photo's of the pieces that you work up with those slabs. They will be gorgeous.
John
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Tellfamily
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Post by Tellfamily on Oct 19, 2005 22:01:53 GMT -5
Very nice colors. I can't wait to see how GREAT they look after you have had the time to work on them.
If they look that good now, just think how good they will look after KD gets doen with them.
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Post by stoner on Oct 20, 2005 2:01:39 GMT -5
Happy Birthday KD. Nice slabs. They'd make some nice tropical fish.
Ed
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Post by Bikerrandy on Oct 20, 2005 6:28:34 GMT -5
That sure is some pretty stuff!
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Oct 20, 2005 9:15:27 GMT -5
WOW KD- nice looking present- I would be so scared to touch em- I would just have to look at em and look at em- In the last photo- I see the Tasmanian Devil (or actually his girlfriend- the one with the bright red lipstick) thanks for sharing!
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Post by creativeminded on Oct 20, 2005 14:03:24 GMT -5
Those are beautiful they are going to make some great cabs.
Tami
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fatrichie
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Post by fatrichie on Oct 21, 2005 0:14:31 GMT -5
I can hardly wait for my birthday now! Those are really going to be nice polished or cabbed.
Great buy KD!
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drupe
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Post by drupe on Oct 21, 2005 10:40:18 GMT -5
You just proved my theory. Your friends, relatives etc can give you wonderful presents, but only you know what you really would like to receive.
Give me the money 'Honey' I'll handle the buying.
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Iowahound
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Post by Iowahound on Oct 21, 2005 19:56:14 GMT -5
Very nice KD!! Have fun.
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SteveHolmes
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Post by SteveHolmes on Oct 22, 2005 23:43:52 GMT -5
KD,
Sheeeeesh! Am I a big dork or what?!? Happy Be-Lated Birthday! I hope you had a great day...(three days ago) I'm an Idiot. BTW, Those are some killer looking slabs. You'll make some fantastic stuff outta those.
Steve
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