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Post by tribeunited on Jun 18, 2024 21:23:21 GMT -5
OMG! SO much work I put you through, after hours, so first thank you!!! Ok, here's some light through it pictures: ![](https://res.cloudinary.com/dosm6sdda/image/upload/v1718763704/3sE5Y2dEScm3wZBTaa4aDg_hivy5c.jpg) ![](https://res.cloudinary.com/dosm6sdda/image/upload/v1718763704/CkWLJdF8QHGgG0Zs8rmwkg_vnlttd.jpg) ![](https://res.cloudinary.com/dosm6sdda/image/upload/v1718763704/WuQUp8NESZG2Q3XDSxjHnQ_qashym.jpg) You don't have to dig out the petalite unless we decide this isn't rhodonite Let me know if you need better photos
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Post by dreamrocks on Jun 18, 2024 21:34:50 GMT -5
I have seen plenty of rhodonite without any manganese. The only other thing I think it could be is thulite in quartz. It doesn't look like any Andean opal I've seen.
Here is a cab of rhodonite in quartz that I have. Quite rare. Not the greatest pic, but in person, it looks like hers.
I am not disagreeing with I said I think we narrowed it down to rhodinite Yes yours looks identical to the picture posted
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Post by rockjunquie on Jun 18, 2024 21:38:30 GMT -5
I have seen plenty of rhodonite without any manganese. The only other thing I think it could be is thulite in quartz. It doesn't look like any Andean opal I've seen.
Here is a cab of rhodonite in quartz that I have. Quite rare. Not the greatest pic, but in person, it looks like hers.
I am not disagreeing with I said I think we narrowed it down to rhodinite Yes yours looks identical to the picture posted It's all good. If we were in disagreement, I'd be fine with that, too. I'm not wed to my opinion. I just feel pretty confident about it. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by dreamrocks on Jun 18, 2024 21:42:47 GMT -5
I have to admit after going through so many books then when I made the post It’s not worded the best either. It is written a little confusing
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Post by tribeunited on Jun 18, 2024 21:54:31 GMT -5
dreamrocks, I had to re-read it at first, but then I followed where it led. Thanks so much lady! I'm very grateful you took time out of your day to help figure this one out. I thank you. Oh! Just me thinking out loud here.....hrmmm... If gemmy means translucent with good color, then when I see some with crystals formed on the rock, that's druzy? I had thought gemmy meant that you could see some crystaly gems on it...and druzy meant a sparkly gem hole. rockjunquie - thanks for all the help with this one too!
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Post by rockjunquie on Jun 18, 2024 21:56:53 GMT -5
@dreamworks, I had to re-read it at first, but then I followed where it led. Thanks so much lady! I'm very grateful you took time out of your day to help figure this one out. I thank you. Oh! Just me thinking out loud here.....hrmmm... If gemmy means translucent with good color, then when I see some with crystals formed on the rock, that's druzy? I had thought gemmy meant that you could see some crystaly gems on it...and druzy meant a sparkly gem hole. rockjunquie - thanks for all the help with this one too! Gemmy is an unscientific way of saying "the good stuff". ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) Druzy is the crystals, usually in vugs (holes).
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Post by tribeunited on Jun 18, 2024 22:04:14 GMT -5
I thought how this one looked like it sparkles, it was gemmy! I'm so dumb! I'm going to keep my thoughts in my gem hole now.... ![](https://res.cloudinary.com/dosm6sdda/image/upload/v1718766249/VHKiLe-uQL-0z71uPYGRdA_lvdp6n.jpg)
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Post by tribeunited on Jun 19, 2024 16:24:37 GMT -5
dreamrocks and rockjunquie - I'm posting this photo in this thread so I don't start a new thread and bury anyone else seeking help I have these marked Charoite. Is this a correct ID for all of them? ![](https://res.cloudinary.com/dosm6sdda/image/upload/v1718832267/geX2q3JPTdeuCqSUa8qi2g_1_k7pj6c.jpg)
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Post by dreamrocks on Jun 19, 2024 16:31:25 GMT -5
Yes The top left looks more pink is it pink or purple?
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Post by dreamrocks on Jun 19, 2024 16:31:46 GMT -5
Yes The top left looks more pink is it pink or purple?
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Post by dreamrocks on Jun 19, 2024 16:31:52 GMT -5
Yes The top left looks more pink is it pink or purple?
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Post by dreamrocks on Jun 19, 2024 16:33:00 GMT -5
Don’t know why there’s 3 replies?
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Post by dreamrocks on Jun 19, 2024 16:33:02 GMT -5
Don’t know why there’s 3 replies?
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Post by tribeunited on Jun 19, 2024 16:42:27 GMT -5
dreamrocks - 3 replies because you really really really wanted to know? The top left one is a lavender. Here's a closer shot: ![](https://res.cloudinary.com/dosm6sdda/image/upload/v1718833321/2bYWGHX0TTO4AaVBOzsZQg_uhjsxk.jpg)
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Post by dreamrocks on Jun 19, 2024 16:43:50 GMT -5
There’s also material that I have seen from New York that’s also purple not as intend of a purple and has a silvery mica not positive it’s mica.
But it’s also rare from New York because I can’t remember why I think it was a mineral that was found while digging to build a building on the location.
That’s all I can remember other then its almost or very close looking to charolite
Somebody will chime in on that
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Post by khara on Jun 19, 2024 16:47:51 GMT -5
I’m also thinking it’s Rhodonite. I have some with areas of pink that look exactly like that. Yours just doesn’t have any of the black which sounds reasonable that nature could create larger pink areas. Looks like an ideal piece to me!👍
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Post by dreamrocks on Jun 19, 2024 16:48:24 GMT -5
dreamrocks - 3 replies because you really really really wanted to know? The top left one is a lavender. Here's a closer shot: ![](https://res.cloudinary.com/dosm6sdda/image/upload/v1718833321/2bYWGHX0TTO4AaVBOzsZQg_uhjsxk.jpg) Hahaha good one it’s the thunder storm rolling in Yes it does like charolite
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Post by tribeunited on Jun 19, 2024 16:54:42 GMT -5
dreamrocks - Thanks for that info! I'm going to keep my eyes out for purples and seek you out! khara - Thank you for chiming in. I appreciate your help as well! I hadn't considered that one for a Rhodonite until you both mentioned it. This is exactly why I'm so happy to hear from everyone. Thanks!
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Post by dreamrocks on Jun 19, 2024 17:02:57 GMT -5
Here’s a description of it ![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240619/fbd999efa8fdcf79965e63cf628f45d4.jpg) Gonna try looking up the stuff from New York to
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Post by tribeunited on Jun 19, 2024 17:13:06 GMT -5
wow, that book is awesome! I like how it tells you when to avoid an ultrasonic cleaner, or what is susceptible to heat, etc. You've been super helpful, thank you so much!
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