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Post by Bikerrandy on Jul 9, 2009 13:43:54 GMT -5
I received this in the mail today, I had forgotten that he asked me for my address last week..... These are too cool, and I do in fact collect them. I didn't have either one of these..... He also sent these slabs, these are awesome!! I've never seen these before.... Thanks John!!
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Rogue Trader
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"Don't cry because you are leaving, smile because you were there."
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Post by Rogue Trader on Jul 9, 2009 13:54:05 GMT -5
You are more than welcome Glad you like the bikes and they fit your collection. Only wish I could have put more into the box for you, but I was limited on pennies :blush:
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Geo-Ing Crazy
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by Geo-Ing Crazy on Jul 9, 2009 14:04:14 GMT -5
What ARE those slabs, Rogue? Barb
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Rogue Trader
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"Don't cry because you are leaving, smile because you were there."
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Post by Rogue Trader on Jul 9, 2009 14:12:14 GMT -5
What ARE those slabs, Rogue? Barb Well originally I thought they were Ruby in Zoisite, but I'm now erring on the side of Ruby in Fuchite. And here is the reason why. Ignore the price look at the material. www.crystalarium.com/products.asp?pid=6441On second thoughts, if someone is capable of making a bowl like that I have several chunks of this stuff suitable for making bowls ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by wizardofthestone on Jul 9, 2009 14:14:10 GMT -5
Looks like Ruby in Zoisite.. with maybe a little bit of fuchite
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Sabre52
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Me and my gal, Rosie
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Post by Sabre52 on Jul 9, 2009 14:44:17 GMT -5
Yep, that is ruby in fuchsite from India which is often sold under the trade name " Sultan's Ruby". The white ring around the ruby may be zoisite though. Really want to see how those turn out when you cab them Randy as those are prime examples and I've heard it's a bit pf a problem to work. I have some nice slabs but have not tried mine yet. The fuchsite and zoisite are much softer than the included rubies. I've seen some finished eggs from that stuff and the final result is awesome....Mel
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Post by Bejewelme on Jul 9, 2009 15:33:44 GMT -5
Very nice Randy, I know you will cab and wrap that beautifully!
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Post by frane on Jul 9, 2009 20:46:13 GMT -5
That is a really cool gift Randy and that is very nice of you Rogue! Those slabs are sweet and if anyone can do them justice, it is you Randy! I am going to look forward to the results! Fran
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Post by NatureNut on Jul 9, 2009 20:53:52 GMT -5
Wow Rogue, that was very cool of you, that is beautiful material! Randy, you are so set... you lucky dude. You'd better learn to make bowls. Did you see the price on that one?
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Post by Bikerrandy on Jul 9, 2009 21:36:53 GMT -5
Wow, that's a pricey bowl!! Hmmmm, I wonder if people actually buy them? Porcelain is so much cheaper ;D
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bouldergal
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Post by bouldergal on Jul 9, 2009 21:40:54 GMT -5
Beautiful slabs. I think that's what I made my daughter a birthday pendant out of a couple of weeks ago. If so, it sure works up nice!
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