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Post by MsAli on Nov 19, 2018 20:29:24 GMT -5
Was talking to an old friend and she happened to have some Amber that she picked up somewhere in her travels. She thinks Poland, but doesnt really remember I know I cant tumble it, so I'll be hand sanding There is some big pieces Any thoughts on value?  |
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Post by MsAli on Nov 19, 2018 21:07:26 GMT -5
This stuff is cool In a short amount of time I've gotten it this polished It has stuff in it! Hoping to find a cool bug  |
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Nov 19, 2018 21:50:10 GMT -5
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Post by vegasjames on Nov 19, 2018 21:50:10 GMT -5
I put up a post with information on clarifying amber recently. It is heated in oil to clarify.
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Post by MsAli on Nov 19, 2018 23:36:40 GMT -5
I put up a post with information on clarifying amber recently. It is heated in oil to clarify. Can you share that with me I'm still working on that above piece. Chose a smaller one to practice on |
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Post by vegasjames on Nov 20, 2018 4:37:42 GMT -5
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Post by MsAli on Nov 20, 2018 8:28:50 GMT -5
Thank you
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Post by NRG on Nov 20, 2018 9:12:03 GMT -5
Have you tested with a hot pin? What did it smell like when sanding?
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Post by MsAli on Nov 20, 2018 10:39:56 GMT -5
Have you tested with a hot pin? What did it smell like when sanding? I have a bad cold so cant smell a darn thing I'll ask my daughter tonight what she thinks it smells like Haven't done a hot pin yet I was reading the articles James posted and will try the acetone test as well Anything else I should try? |
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Post by fireforged on Nov 20, 2018 10:50:29 GMT -5
The sanding may release some smells that you can use for identification as to plastic or amber. It sure looks like amber to me.
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Post by NRG on Nov 20, 2018 10:57:06 GMT -5
The sanding may release some smells that you can use for identification as to plastic or amber. It sure looks like amber to me. I agree it looks good. But fakes are more common than Amber in my experience. It's the only reason I suggested she check. I am hopeful for Ali! |
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Post by NRG on Nov 20, 2018 10:58:05 GMT -5
Have you tested with a hot pin? What did it smell like when sanding? I have a bad cold so cant smell a darn thing I'll ask my daughter tonight what she thinks it smells like Haven't done a hot pin yet I was reading the articles James posted and will try the acetone test as well Anything else I should try? Just the red hot pin. I hope it smells piney. |
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Post by MsAli on Nov 20, 2018 11:26:12 GMT -5
I got more than I was expecting. About a lb and some really good size pieces
I am hopeful too!
Cant see her lying to me about it, but ya never know
I wish she would remember where she got it from
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Post by NRG on Nov 20, 2018 12:17:36 GMT -5
I got more than I was expecting. About a lb and some really good size pieces I am hopeful too! Cant see her lying to me about it, but ya never know I wish she would remember where she got it from Your friend certainly didn't lie. It's the folks upstream from her that we worry about. It's far better to be pleased with a confirmation than spend a bunch of time on faked materials. Fingers crossed for you! Huggz again! |
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Post by MsAli on Nov 20, 2018 12:18:50 GMT -5
I got more than I was expecting. About a lb and some really good size pieces I am hopeful too! Cant see her lying to me about it, but ya never know I wish she would remember where she got it from Your friend certainly didn't lie. It's the folks upstream from her that we worry about. It's far better to be pleased with a confirmation than spend a bunch of time on faked materials. Fingers crossed for you! Huggz again! You are so right. If I was to polish all this (which isnt all that easy) then find out its fake, I would not be happy  |
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Post by toiv0 on Nov 20, 2018 15:14:57 GMT -5
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Post by MsAli on Nov 20, 2018 15:53:32 GMT -5
It is really fascinating stuff |
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Post by vegasjames on Nov 20, 2018 17:07:42 GMT -5
If the amber were fake (plastic) it would already look polished, not like it is covered with sand on the outside.
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Post by MsAli on Nov 20, 2018 17:17:16 GMT -5
If the amber were fake (plastic) it would already look polished, not like it is covered with sand on the outside. Good point |
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Post by NRG on Nov 20, 2018 17:19:04 GMT -5
If the amber were fake (plastic) it would already look polished, not like it is covered with sand on the outside. The fake plastic shit I bought looked very similar to this. Sand included. Hot pin test of it yielded an sulfurous, acrid, nose burning chemical smell. Not the almost sweet piney odor given by copal or Amber. Fakers gotta fake |
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Post by MsAli on Nov 20, 2018 19:47:45 GMT -5
Floats in salt water and has a pine like smell.
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