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Post by Roller on Jul 25, 2011 15:39:31 GMT -5
Hello Guys ... I did a trade with Rocpup and he just blew me away with all the great rocks he sent me ... This post is basically a Thank You to him and for him to help me id some of the goodies he sent me .. since I couldnt figure it out through pm ... and you guys get to see cool rocks as well .... I know we dont have the coolest rocks here in nj to send him but i hope atleast hes happy having a few of the more unusual rocks we do have ... Greg picture 1 - I think are all Carnelian ! tell me if Iam wrong ! picture 2 - is this also carenlian just darker ? ?? pic 3 ---- ? picture 4 - this too cool i need to know ! picture 5+6 love this !!! what is it ? pic 7 - some kind of wood? last picture maybe all the same stuff??? kinda looks like some type of agate with a bluish tint to it ?? Once Again thanks a million rocpup ...!!!!!
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Post by stonesthatrock on Jul 25, 2011 15:41:30 GMT -5
hmmmmm the only one i know is the one you know, carnelian mary ann
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Post by rocpup on Jul 25, 2011 21:23:28 GMT -5
First picture: The two on the left are carnelian found on Salmon Creek in SW Washington and the one on the left was dug along Vernonia Creek in NW Oregon. Second: I think it was picked up on a gravel bar along a river in Western Washington. Third a piece of lace we found digging boytrotal (spelling) hematite north of Quartzsite AZ. I cut a few stones from a similar piece and thought you would like it. Forth: If I remember right an agate dug near Tonino WA. Fifth and Sixth: Is from a limb cast from the Crooked River in Central Oregon. If it solid It will produce some fine green and white moss agate. Seventh: A unusual yellowish opalized wood from central Oregon almost all of it is Oak and I do not remember the area it is from. Maybe Stinking Water. I need help here. Last: The four on the right are Graveyard Point. The one upper right is not to good of a rock from the Robinson Ranch from central Oregon. I thought there might be a nice stone in it so I put it in your box. The rock on the lower right is from Stinking Water and is known for its white plume. After you cut a few of these rocks then tell me you are happy with your trade. Don
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Post by Roller on Jul 25, 2011 22:54:18 GMT -5
man just one of these rocks made me happy with the trade .. just hope you like the crappy jersey rock i sent ya ...lol ...........anytime i send jersey rock i always feel like i owe one to someone ... so i guess i owe u one ! Thanks ! oh and by the way ... i cant beleive that electric greenish/blue rock is a limb cast #5 n 6 ...man i still have so much to learn about rocks ... its a beauty !
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Post by roy on Jul 25, 2011 23:49:20 GMT -5
wow gregg you will have lots of fun with those!
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Post by rocpup on Jul 26, 2011 8:54:07 GMT -5
Limb cast may not be to descriptive for that rock. Limb cast were created from a flow of lava rock over tree and brush vegetation. The vegetation vaporises and a cavity is left later filled with agate. The harder agate later weathers out and leaves a representation of the cavity just lying around until someone lucky enough to pick it up. Sometimes all of the wood does not all burn out and becomes petrified. This piece may be something like that. My humble opinion. Don
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Post by rocpup on Jul 26, 2011 9:05:42 GMT -5
Roller When I first joined this board you and a few others supported me. A pest was giving me a hard time. Togeather and the Mods solved the problem and this place has been very enjoyable. Your box may be one way to thank you. Don
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Post by tanyafrench on Jul 26, 2011 13:16:33 GMT -5
Wow, that is awesome, you will have a great time and Don has been so very generous with his finds. You are both blessed with this trade and especially with Don's kind words about your kindness.
Tanya
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Post by StoneCrazy on Jul 26, 2011 18:51:27 GMT -5
Like I said before, this is one of the friendliest places. That was really sweet Don.
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