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Post by TheRock on Sept 20, 2019 21:12:06 GMT -5
Nice looking tumbles there Beth, Ya have some Interesting material there.
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Post by TheRock on Sept 20, 2019 9:00:19 GMT -5
Thanks to all of you, I appreciate the opportunity to represent RTH and this forum. It is truly humbling to compete against all of you like Drummond Island Rocks , Jugglerguy and all the rest of you that Blazed the Trail & have made this competition a tradition. You all are tough acts to follow, and I definitely had to muster all I had just to be on my "A GAME" in order to be able to compete. The Rhodonite proved to be both challenging and difficult to work with, as in my short time of tumbling I had not worked with this stone and didn't know what to expect. Much of the competition was the "LUCK of THE DRAW" in getting good material to work with. The competition with my wife started out more as a Joke, when I told MJ that I was entering a Rock Polishing competition I noticed she perked up and was looking over my shoulder, and Hanging around the lap shop a little more than usual. A week later Her stones came in the mail and it was ON! My understudy got some mighty good material and showed ole Duke where the bear craps in the woods I guess! Again I was Humbled. Lori Millard, Feather Rivers Club Coordinator got the story she told mixed up with another Bob, as I don't even own a Pickup Truck, and haven't been on vacation in over a year! Oh well anyways Thanks Again.
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Post by TheRock on Sept 20, 2019 6:50:02 GMT -5
from across the pond in SW Michigan. Uht "O" Were friends today, but tomorrow all bets are off when My W O L V E R I N E S roll into Madison! "Go Blue"
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Post by TheRock on Sept 19, 2019 10:51:20 GMT -5
Thanks, I feel like I am making some headway. I have timed my self and I can do a cab depending on the size in 30 to 45 min. I'm thinking not too shabby for a rookie.
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Post by TheRock on Sept 19, 2019 5:53:42 GMT -5
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Post by TheRock on Sept 19, 2019 1:59:27 GMT -5
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Post by TheRock on Sept 18, 2019 22:46:25 GMT -5
I think I was there back in the 70's From Dusk till Dawn It Was a good movie!
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Post by TheRock on Sept 18, 2019 22:42:22 GMT -5
Yep Remember when this came out in 1973. Memories...... Memories!
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Post by TheRock on Sept 18, 2019 5:27:02 GMT -5
From ~Duke in SW/Michigan
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Post by TheRock on Sept 18, 2019 5:23:34 GMT -5
from ~Duke inm SW/Michigan.
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Post by TheRock on Sept 18, 2019 5:21:40 GMT -5
From ~Duke in SW/ Michigan.
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Post by TheRock on Sept 17, 2019 16:25:57 GMT -5
from ~Duke in SW Michigan
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Post by TheRock on Sept 17, 2019 16:22:44 GMT -5
From ~Duke in SW
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Post by TheRock on Sept 17, 2019 6:55:12 GMT -5
While I agree that splotches of red are absolutely necessary before we can call it "Bloodstone," it doesn't have to be only green and red. Bloodstone/heliotrope was imported into Europe from various locations as early as classical Greek times (probably from Cyprus and Bulgaria's Eastern Rhodope Mts), and often contained other colors. The demand in Roman times was great, and eventually it was thought to come from "Babylon" (in other words, it was being sourced from India). It could/can have some minor colors in addition to the red and green, such as the ochre-yellow in this Byzantine piece now in the Metropolitan Museum (public domain image): Though I've seen ancient Bloodstone with more colors (as well as white and lighter shades of green-blue and red), the dark green-blue with red was very favored in the medieval West, and that's usually what I think of, too. I've also seen chunks of Indian "Fancy Jasper" that were mostly dark green + red spots (i.e., absolutely Bloodstone jasper), attached to other areas that are more what we think of as "Fancy Jasper" - so I'm certain that both are coming from the same quarries, and probably the same ones in Gujarat as have been worked for over 2 millennia. Lots of sources these days besides India these days, even of stuff that looks exactly like the Indian material. Although I'd also call the OP's piece "Fancy Jasper," I wouldn't argue against it being "Bloodstone" either. It's a pretty piece of jasper, colored by iron, either way. Well looks like that Ancient Cab has plenty of Red Veins running through it. I am no expert that's why I am here to ask questions and learn, and I have learned plenty already There is no wrong answer here. So keep teaching me! Thanks
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Post by TheRock on Sept 16, 2019 17:11:15 GMT -5
Good looking stone. For bloodstone I am usually looking for solid green with just red dots. Yours looks more like what is sold as fancy jasper. The two are often sold as each other and I am no expert. I'll keep an eye on this thread to see if anyone has more info on the two. www.amazon.com/Tumbled-Fancy-Jasper-India-Crystals/dp/B01LYWXUHMChuck When It comes to Stone Identification If I find something Like this BLOODSTONE I found I will do a GOOGLE SEARCH FOR BLOODSTONE and see what I come up with, Looks like the link shows it both ways small red specks and Large Veins running through it. I haven't a Clue?
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Post by TheRock on Sept 15, 2019 11:23:59 GMT -5
Well looky what the Cat Drug In! to RTH Forum MaryJane you drive me I N S A N E. Now For Some Music. Her Favorite Song.
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Post by TheRock on Sept 15, 2019 11:17:05 GMT -5
People say it takes many Rotary's to keep up with a Vibe.... I have 4 Vibes and 9 Rotary's And have 50lbs of stone waiting on an Open Vibe. So I could dust Em all with a UV-45 I found a used Diamond Pacific 75RT (3 25lb barrels) on a familiar online auction. Lortone was at least 8 weeks out and behind. 75lbs worth of tumbling and half the new price compared to just 40lb and double the price. Good for you! Yep 3 25's Isn't a bad way to go either Shawn tells me his Diamond Pacific 65T Is rolling 24/7 and every week his Dad Opens it up and sorts and adds new rock and grit. I had to add a 1/4" Aluminum Stiffener Plate on lid side of my 40T Damn Plastic lid isn't worth a Crap It works good now with that 1/4" Aluminum Diamond Plate Lid. No Leaks Now!
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Post by TheRock on Sept 14, 2019 19:56:06 GMT -5
From ~Duke in SW Michigan
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Post by TheRock on Sept 13, 2019 10:42:28 GMT -5
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Post by TheRock on Sept 13, 2019 0:12:18 GMT -5
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