Post by rockpickerforever on Apr 11, 2013 16:58:41 GMT -5
At Tim's request, here is volume 2. But first, some old business to take care of.
Mel, ya got my curiosity piqued, so had to fire up the saw and cut #6 (possible dendritic Rainbow Ridge) in half. Mind you, I only have a 10" saw, so had to take two swipes at it. Will cut some slabs from these after I change the oil.
Rainbow Ridge? A
Rainbow Ridge? B
Rainbow Ridge? C
Rainbow Ridge? D
Rainbow Ridge? E
Rainbow Ridge? F
Rainbow Ridge? G
Had one on the other post that I thought was a coprolite - no doubt in my mind now
Coprolite 9A
Coprolite 9B
Coprolite 9C Crosscut. This'll make a sweet little (2 1/2 x 1 1/8") cab.
Coprolite 9D Inconspicuous looking crust. Without a window, I'd never guess what this is.
Had also picked up another coprolite-looking rock at the sale.
Coprolite two A
Coprolite two B
Coprolite two C
Coprolite two D, cut a slice off the end while I was at it.
The reason I say there is no doubt in my mind, is that when you cut fossils, they have a certain smell when you cut them. I use mineral oil for coolant, so if you use something else, it may mask the smell. It's hard to describe, but sort of a sulphur smell to it? I just know the smell when I smell it. I have been told that I have a sensitive nose... Does anybody else know what I am talking about/experienced this smell when cutting fossiliferous rocks?
Okay, on to more rocks from the estate sale. I haven't put names to all of these yet, so help me out if you know what they are - thanks!
1. Unknown and some agate slabs
2. Stone Canyon jasper (left) and unknown
3. Unknown
4. Petrified wood, solid chunk, mostly fracture free
5. Unknown
6. Botroidal blue chalcedony (?) in rhyolite crust, gold and blue tiger eye
7. Dendritic opal? This stuff is light for its size (low SG), and the natural edges are somewhat glassy.
8. Unknown
9. Upper left, coprolite two (shown above) and some geodes. Cut these open this morning as well, nothing spectacular, so didn't bother with taking pics of them.
10. Flint
11. Unknown
12. Obsidian
13A. Unknown
13B. Inside is totally different from outside.
14. Unknown
15A. Unknown
15B.
16. Only picked up a few of the larger rocks.
Have enough for one more installment... Once again, thanks for looking! Jean
Mel, ya got my curiosity piqued, so had to fire up the saw and cut #6 (possible dendritic Rainbow Ridge) in half. Mind you, I only have a 10" saw, so had to take two swipes at it. Will cut some slabs from these after I change the oil.
Rainbow Ridge? A
Rainbow Ridge? B
Rainbow Ridge? C
Rainbow Ridge? D
Rainbow Ridge? E
Rainbow Ridge? F
Rainbow Ridge? G
Had one on the other post that I thought was a coprolite - no doubt in my mind now
Coprolite 9A
Coprolite 9B
Coprolite 9C Crosscut. This'll make a sweet little (2 1/2 x 1 1/8") cab.
Coprolite 9D Inconspicuous looking crust. Without a window, I'd never guess what this is.
Had also picked up another coprolite-looking rock at the sale.
Coprolite two A
Coprolite two B
Coprolite two C
Coprolite two D, cut a slice off the end while I was at it.
The reason I say there is no doubt in my mind, is that when you cut fossils, they have a certain smell when you cut them. I use mineral oil for coolant, so if you use something else, it may mask the smell. It's hard to describe, but sort of a sulphur smell to it? I just know the smell when I smell it. I have been told that I have a sensitive nose... Does anybody else know what I am talking about/experienced this smell when cutting fossiliferous rocks?
Okay, on to more rocks from the estate sale. I haven't put names to all of these yet, so help me out if you know what they are - thanks!
1. Unknown and some agate slabs
2. Stone Canyon jasper (left) and unknown
3. Unknown
4. Petrified wood, solid chunk, mostly fracture free
5. Unknown
6. Botroidal blue chalcedony (?) in rhyolite crust, gold and blue tiger eye
7. Dendritic opal? This stuff is light for its size (low SG), and the natural edges are somewhat glassy.
8. Unknown
9. Upper left, coprolite two (shown above) and some geodes. Cut these open this morning as well, nothing spectacular, so didn't bother with taking pics of them.
10. Flint
11. Unknown
12. Obsidian
13A. Unknown
13B. Inside is totally different from outside.
14. Unknown
15A. Unknown
15B.
16. Only picked up a few of the larger rocks.
Have enough for one more installment... Once again, thanks for looking! Jean