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Post by tribeunited on Jul 19, 2024 16:54:58 GMT -5
This i think is soldalite - just never seen it with gold metallic like this. Is it common to have metallic sodalite??? 1 2 A mossy Agate ![](https://res.cloudinary.com/dosm6sdda/image/upload/v1721426006/ZmRfskhqQvmTWtyiKxSOdg_hkbceo.jpg) 3. Some kind of purple colors in this agate Agua Nueva - Thanks jasoninsd![](https://res.cloudinary.com/dosm6sdda/image/upload/v1721426046/51mMmiyjT1WQDJ9PVvmnaA_swvjch.jpg)
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Post by pebblesky on Jul 19, 2024 17:52:11 GMT -5
It seems to be not uncommon to have Sodalite with golden inclusion. The mossy agate is really slick! Not able to id but the mossy agate reminded me of some of the agates I saw here: terismithrockhunts.com/gallery/
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Post by realrockhound on Jul 19, 2024 17:57:17 GMT -5
These threads drive me nuts. There is material I see, know the name of, then can’t remember what the name is
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Post by chris1956 on Jul 19, 2024 18:03:14 GMT -5
For #1 are you talking about the larger sections of yellow? They don't look metalic in the photo (at least to me but I don't see the best anyway). Or the very small areas that look metalic?
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Post by jasoninsd on Jul 21, 2024 21:40:48 GMT -5
#3 is Agua Nueva...I'd bet $1.37 on it! ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) I'd be curious to see a backed off pic of #1...not saying you have to! LOL
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jul 21, 2024 23:25:13 GMT -5
These threads drive me nuts. There is material I see, know the name of, then can’t remember what the name is Getting old sucks, right?
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Post by realrockhound on Jul 21, 2024 23:34:55 GMT -5
These threads drive me nuts. There is material I see, know the name of, then can’t remember what the name is Getting old sucks, right? I know. I need some prevagen. It’s made with jelly fish, so you know it’s good 😂
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Post by tribeunited on Jul 22, 2024 14:54:21 GMT -5
For #1 are you talking about the larger sections of yellow? They don't look metalic in the photo (at least to me but I don't see the best anyway). Or the very small areas that look metalic? Chris - there's a layer of sparkly gold scattered throughout. Not the orangy parts. I'm posting better pics now.
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Post by tribeunited on Jul 22, 2024 14:55:34 GMT -5
jasoninsd - Thanks for the ID on #3 - Here's better pics of #1 Trying to take some on an angle so you guys can see that goldish sparkle. ![](https://res.cloudinary.com/dosm6sdda/image/upload/v1721678102/Csqw7cEgQuuSn-3HJVL5Yg_cpe8xn.jpg) ![](https://res.cloudinary.com/dosm6sdda/image/upload/v1721678102/f7L-cZKyS6Kmc6gYVx42vw_ydyuvv.jpg) ![](https://res.cloudinary.com/dosm6sdda/image/upload/v1721678103/qs7kR_l6Scqo63jzKzkpmQ_eaco50.jpg)
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Post by jasoninsd on Jul 23, 2024 22:52:05 GMT -5
Charity, thanks for posting those pictures! I don't believe I've ever seen Sodalite with anything other than the white running through it. Those are also that SUPER dark blue color! ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by tribeunited on Jul 24, 2024 14:54:33 GMT -5
Thanks jasoninsd - I've got those white/blues like you said, and also some with orange - Namibia Sunset Sodalite. This is the first one I was seeing with goldish sparkle, I was flip flopping as to whether the sparkle made it a lapis. I decided nope. I think I am right, but this is a standout and worth a whopping $2.50 lol It is dark - some of his sodalite is so dark it's almost black! Crazy town! Glad to see you as always ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by cabby on Jul 30, 2024 15:50:37 GMT -5
I normally get a planar/veiny impression from sodalite, but your slab looks more grainy. Is it maybe dumortierite instead of sodalite? That is often darker colors too.
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Post by cabby on Jul 30, 2024 17:29:53 GMT -5
Got mohs picks or mineral set to check hardness? Dumortierite is 7+ while sodalite is 5.5-6
I guess push comes to shove you can start scraping slabs against each other 😆
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Post by tribeunited on Jul 30, 2024 17:33:43 GMT -5
I'll check for hardness! Great idea!!
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