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Post by metalsmith on Oct 15, 2016 12:18:49 GMT -5
Cool! Thanks everyone for the feedback. So I slabbed up the whole rock and I'll see what she wants to do, I might be able to trade some cabs from it for some slabs. It's really crumbly it'll need to be stabilized for sure, the slabs just pop in half at the slightest pressure. the gem silica bits leave little vugs inside but they're mostly close to the edge. So I live in Colorado and an old time rock meister I know put this comment on my FB post: "Beautiful Colorado Turquosie great hard as well - by the color and fracture it is from the gambling town used to pick up off the sidewalk about 37-38 years ago." Hi Timloco I suggest you go to google and enter the terms "Colorado turquoise" then click images. Do the same for "Chrysocolla gem silica" With respect, crank the handle, exercise the grey muscle and kindly conclude here your own opinion. None of us internet armchair commentators have the sample in our hands. There are also other properties to investigate. SG either side of 2.5 should differentiate.
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Post by metalsmith on Oct 14, 2016 14:19:58 GMT -5
Looks to be chrysocolla, particularly with the "agate-y parts": gem silica. Remarkable find. The red blue combo, Sonora sunrise would re-inforce this view. As for value, someone more local would be able to better inform you.
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Post by metalsmith on Oct 14, 2016 13:28:37 GMT -5
Looks bloody good! Are you slabbing or cabbing? You need to contact 2rockpowell on that. I'm fading out of the picture. Ah! Yes indeed ... I don't do farce-book
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Post by metalsmith on Oct 14, 2016 12:52:41 GMT -5
Sorry, but I'm not convinced your Danish Pudding stone isn't sea-tumbled concrete! Are you sure it is naturally occurring rock (strictly speaking concrete is rock - there was a piece in my geology degree exams many years ago).
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Post by metalsmith on Oct 14, 2016 12:51:04 GMT -5
Try tumbling your granite in a thickened slurry to take the impact out of the tumbles. Alternatively use a soft material such as walnut shells to carry the polish and more than half-fill the container.
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Post by metalsmith on Oct 14, 2016 12:42:51 GMT -5
Looks bloody good! Are you slabbing or cabbing?
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Post by metalsmith on Oct 14, 2016 12:40:01 GMT -5
I can see the images without any issues.
I like the ear-rings even more! Great work.
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Post by metalsmith on Oct 11, 2016 13:33:59 GMT -5
From the book ... "for permission to use material from this text or product submit all requests online at cengage.com/permissions ... further permission questions can be emailed to permissionrequest@cengage.com" I'd be tempted to use one or both of these methods. I would write to calmly state my claim to copyright. Depending how cheeky I was feeling I'd be tempted to ask for permission just to use the photograph If things were done properly there, they would then research to see who owned the image and put 2 & 2 together with the name of the requester being the same as their record... they do have a record don't they?
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Post by metalsmith on Oct 11, 2016 13:18:58 GMT -5
Amazing fire-beetle! And the Montanas ... can't wait until you get serious!
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Post by metalsmith on Oct 11, 2016 13:16:22 GMT -5
I've never heard of a bonded rock cutter. I'd follow the advice given. Lots of very experienced rock cutters here. Hope you post photos of before snd after. I believe that by 'bonded' cutter it is intended - correct me if I'm wrong - that the cutter would carry insurance to cover for the event that the agate is damaged (by a negigent approach other than the required cutting). This might be something that can be arranged as a one-off with an insurance broker. Of course it would come at a cost that would have to be passed on to the customer, but it would be correct for the cutter to arrange it. As an alternative, in lieu of in lieu of insurance the agate owners might satisfy themselves that the chosen cutter is up to the job by reviewing their work. The title of this board - rock tumbling hobby - seriously undersells the skills and experience of some folk on here. If it were me, I'd be willing to pay postage to get my rock to where it needs to go (and insure the trip) rather than default to the nearest cutter.
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Post by metalsmith on Oct 9, 2016 11:45:07 GMT -5
Lots of lovely cabs and the Condor is really special!
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Post by metalsmith on Oct 8, 2016 15:00:47 GMT -5
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Post by metalsmith on Oct 8, 2016 14:38:09 GMT -5
Bincuttinallnite : it's either really hard or your blade has lost its diamonds
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Post by metalsmith on Oct 8, 2016 14:27:16 GMT -5
Lots of work in there and it shows.
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Post by metalsmith on Oct 8, 2016 14:26:13 GMT -5
Hi guys, Yes, that's my friend, Mike Wendt. I went on the Yellowstone kayak trip with him last year and piled up a bunch of that cool stuff. He usually has 57 barrels going at all times in his garage. Must be one large kayak!
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Post by metalsmith on Oct 8, 2016 14:19:30 GMT -5
I can't stand these idiots who put loud music over the narration. Piss on him. Never noticed ... perma-mute! I only switch sound on for things I want to hear. Amazing set up... I might try to sell this concept as 'underfloor heating' and get some on order!
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Post by metalsmith on Oct 8, 2016 10:32:11 GMT -5
lots of October slabs and we're only just out of the first week of October!
I love the one that looks like it has locked in black feathers!
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Post by metalsmith on Oct 8, 2016 2:39:08 GMT -5
$50 for the machine. Someone could use the motor and one of the arbors to make a flat lap. They would need a stand and a rubber trough from the feed store. Hi Jerrys ... you have a pm
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Post by metalsmith on Oct 8, 2016 2:23:26 GMT -5
OOO this is a fun game! How about these? Spousium-Enchantrum (a very rare stone that your significant other is actually impressed by your project despite your years of lapidary) Congratium - something made out of stone you give to someone for a significant achievement (i.e. retirement) Sounds like a break out of Harry Potter syndrome Further to Spousium-Enchantrum Wishingtonite?
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Post by metalsmith on Oct 7, 2016 18:33:03 GMT -5
The crumbly stuff that just falls to bits ... totalfeckinshite
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