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Post by frane on May 5, 2012 6:50:37 GMT -5
I sure hope it was a great one! Fran
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Post by frane on May 5, 2012 6:49:50 GMT -5
Oh Steve! God bless you and your daughter! I pray he will keep her strong and help her through life's tough times and bring her the knowledge that after this, she can handle strife and move forward. I pray she realizes what she has to live for and that she has loved ones that can help her keep strong. Look after yourself as well my friend. It is easy to get completely ran down during these tough times! Fran
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Post by frane on May 5, 2012 6:43:08 GMT -5
Geez, you have really been hit hard! Take care of yourself and now that you are on the proper meds, I sure hope you have a speedy recovery! A few extra days away from others is always best to make sure you have cleared contagion and most importantly, help your body to recover and not be exposed to something else while you are fighting this! And, never, never, NEVER, hide that you are really sick! Seems so many of us naturally do this and it can really put your life in danger! Take care!!! Fran
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Post by frane on May 5, 2012 6:35:37 GMT -5
YIKS! I used to have sever migraines but rarely have them anymore. I found with all my testing, there are so many things that can cause them. Inflamed nerves, allergic reaction, compressed spine pinching nerves, barometric pressure affecting sinuses, bump to the head throws the neck out, dehydration, virus or infection and even hormone imbalance. I too drink 2 glasses first thing in the morning and it has helped! I take ibuprofen as soon as I feel a headache coming on. They found I can't take regular migraine meds. they just about stopped my heart. Scary stuff! I am sorry you had to go through so much pain! Keep up with the water and eat something as the Dr suggests. Your body is telling you you need something. I found that after all the pain subsides, you can feel a sore point, either along your spine, neck or head and that is usually where the problem began. Helps to know what location is triggering it in case it starts again. (I HOPE NOT!!!) Stay well!!! Fran
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Post by frane on May 5, 2012 6:11:53 GMT -5
Jo, Looks like you found a beautiful rock! You really have been all over the place and your landscape is cool! Fran
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Post by frane on May 5, 2012 6:10:17 GMT -5
Absolutely beautiful slabs! Love the pietersite and that first one! Where is the first one from? Fran
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Post by frane on May 5, 2012 6:05:34 GMT -5
They all look great! Fran
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Post by frane on May 5, 2012 6:03:29 GMT -5
Cool looking material! I am wondering if it is in the flint family? I have seen some with those variations in color. Fran
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Post by frane on May 5, 2012 6:02:03 GMT -5
That is a wonderful gift and it sure looks like you are going to be able to do some great things with all of them! Love your progress on the ring! Fran
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Post by frane on May 5, 2012 6:01:00 GMT -5
It sure looks pretty but it is too small a picture for me to see it clearly to help with ID. Fran
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Post by frane on May 5, 2012 6:00:10 GMT -5
I never would have thought of that one. Wonder how hard it is to get the slab off the block of wood after? Thanks for the information. Fran
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Post by frane on Apr 29, 2012 20:59:04 GMT -5
Dumorterite is a quartz or silicate based material with a MOH of 7.0. It behaves differently from Sodalite or lapis. Sodalite has a high content of sodium (gets its name from that) and usually, but not always, is a royal blue color from the lazurite. It usually has white streaks that commonly are calcite but can surprise you with quartz at times. Sodalite can also be called swirlstone if it contains some hackmanite (pink areas).MOH of 5.5-6.0 Lapis lazulie, one of my favorites, is usually blue and the majority is from Afghanistan. Lighter varieties are from Columbia and I have heard that they mine some in NY. It contains the same properties as sodalite but will have the pyrite in it. From personal experience, I have found that sodalite can have undercutting and I did not have that same problem with Lapis. One thing is for sure, they both have a distinct sulfur smell to them when cabbing and at 5.0-5.5 it is the softest of the 3. Fran
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Post by frane on Apr 29, 2012 19:55:54 GMT -5
Your green stones look like dallisite to me. I think it is from BC. I have some slabs of it and it is pretty good material. #6 does not look like jade or amazonite to me. I would suspect Chrysopriase and if it is chrysopraise, that is an amazing find! your picture jaspers look like Cripple creek to me. The black and white does look like zebra. Hope that helps
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Post by frane on Apr 29, 2012 7:30:29 GMT -5
Those are really nice and will hold up well in the tumbler I suspect. Looking forward to seeing your end results! Fran
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Post by frane on Apr 29, 2012 7:29:13 GMT -5
I have a Covington 10 inch and the reservoir where the blade runs is pretty small. When the oil is gritty, I change it. I drain it into a double paper bag over a plastic garbage bag. Seems to filter it pretty well after a week and I use it again. Fran
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Post by frane on Apr 29, 2012 7:14:45 GMT -5
Almost looks like some firework obsidian. How is it to grind? Fran
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Post by frane on Apr 29, 2012 7:11:48 GMT -5
Chris, I am in awe of how far you have gone with wrapping in just a few years! Have you tried selling some of these in the spiritual rock shops that are hidden around? We had one in Herndon that was called Chrystals. I am wondering if they would have the customer base that would pay the right price to make all that work worth it. I suspect a good shop would. Just a thought. Fran
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Post by frane on Apr 29, 2012 7:05:54 GMT -5
Looks good. The only thing I can add for advise would be to watch the binding wires at the top. They look a little loose and that may give some problems down the road. What kind of stone is that? Looks good with silver and coper! Fran
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Post by frane on Apr 29, 2012 7:01:55 GMT -5
Very pretty! The black wire looks great with the amethyst! Fran
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Post by frane on Apr 29, 2012 7:00:26 GMT -5
Very nice! Fran
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