mooresean68
having dreams about rocks
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Post by mooresean68 on Jan 27, 2019 19:21:47 GMT -5
So they say there's jade (both nephrite and jadeite) on the beaches of WA state and I keep looking to no avail; until maybe today. I think I may have found a chunk of nephrite Woot! Anyone care to take a guess by the images not looking for a positive ID of course just maybe a positive pointer
Size is close to 3 x 3 x ~3/4ths
Front
Back
Little long exposure with a pen light to
Thanks
-Sean
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NRG
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by NRG on Jan 27, 2019 23:45:10 GMT -5
Could be!
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agatemaggot
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Post by agatemaggot on Jan 27, 2019 23:59:47 GMT -5
Could be , but, if it ain't, looks damn good anyway, keep it !
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Post by frane on Feb 2, 2019 17:12:34 GMT -5
That looks like Jade to me. Usually has more of a white skin but if tumbled by the ocean, it is logical that it would not have as much. Looks like you may have some great color as well.
FranE
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Sabre52
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Post by Sabre52 on Feb 2, 2019 22:57:46 GMT -5
Looks like jade to me too, Do a scratch test with a knife blade to make sure. Serpentine will scratch, jade should not. Jade also clinks when struck by steel while serpentine goes more a dull thud.....Mel
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mooresean68
having dreams about rocks
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Post by mooresean68 on Feb 5, 2019 11:57:50 GMT -5
Well this chunk went in by itself to a QT66 barrel, I'm excited to see how this guy turns out. Sabre52 thanks for the note on the sound I'll give it a few smacks and see how it sounds.
-Sean
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lookatthat
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Whatever there is to be found.
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Post by lookatthat on Feb 6, 2019 12:04:57 GMT -5
I'm gonna say emerald! Just to be that way! Boy it sure is a pretty green under that light!
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Post by TheRock on Feb 12, 2019 1:26:12 GMT -5
Yep that is purdy!
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