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Post by miket on Aug 26, 2019 14:22:31 GMT -5
So the Nebraska State Gemstone is the Nebraska Blue Agate. Not very exciting, but it is what it is.  Anyway, I got to go out last Saturday and didn't really have much luck with Fairburns so I picked up some of it- at least I'm 99% sure that's what I picked up, I could be off. I'm going to try and cab some and see how they turn out. Here's a group shot of a few that I collected, plus a couple of closeups of my favorites. Thanks for looking.     |
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julieooly
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Post by julieooly on Aug 26, 2019 14:30:45 GMT -5
I bet those are going to be awesome.
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Post by Pat on Aug 26, 2019 14:33:50 GMT -5
Agree with above. Awesome!
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Post by miket on Aug 26, 2019 15:24:16 GMT -5
I bet those are going to be awesome. Hopefully. I started grinding on one at lunch and they seem fairly stable. I've left tons laying on the prairies with nicer banding- it's all over the place- but I think that if these turn out well I may start picking some more up. |
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oldschoolrocker
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by oldschoolrocker on Aug 26, 2019 15:29:32 GMT -5
I bet those are going to be awesome. Hopefully. I started grinding on one at lunch and they seem fairly stable. I've left tons laying on the prairies with nicer banding- it's all over the place- but I think that if these turn out well I may start picking some more up. I guess when you have fairburns to hunt, those are easier to pass up lol. I dont think I'd be able to leave one behind! Look forward to seeing how they turn out! |
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Post by miket on Aug 26, 2019 16:01:43 GMT -5
Hopefully. I started grinding on one at lunch and they seem fairly stable. I've left tons laying on the prairies with nicer banding- it's all over the place- but I think that if these turn out well I may start picking some more up. I guess when you have fairburns to hunt, those are easier to pass up lol. I dont think I'd be able to leave one behind! Look forward to seeing how they turn out! I think it's because they're so common- but I really do like the patterns.  |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Aug 26, 2019 18:05:24 GMT -5
I'll be (im)patiently waiting to see how they turn out!
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Post by miket on Aug 26, 2019 19:32:00 GMT -5
I'll be (im)patiently waiting to see how they turn out! Haha, that makes two of us! 😂 |
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Post by MsAli on Aug 26, 2019 21:08:44 GMT -5
Did you just call those not very exciting?
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Post by fernwood on Aug 27, 2019 4:53:44 GMT -5
I would pick many of them up if I could. They are beautiful.
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Post by miket on Aug 27, 2019 9:25:35 GMT -5
Did you just call those not very exciting? Haha, that just made me chuckle out loud... Compared to some of the stuff I see on here, I meant. But I started grinding on one last night and I believe I'm changing my mind. I'm thinking about concentrating on cabbing the unique things that I find around here for awhile, like Tee Pees and these, maybe a Fairburn or two. So many rocks and so little time, though!  |
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Post by miket on Aug 27, 2019 9:28:34 GMT -5
I would pick many of them up if I could. They are beautiful. I would definitely need more than one backpack- they're literally everywhere where we hunt. Some have reds and oranges- I believe I have some in my garage pile of rocks. I'll try and find them so I can post a few pics. |
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Post by miket on Aug 27, 2019 14:37:56 GMT -5
Finished cabbing this one (I guess), and when I looked at the picture I noticed something a little ironic. Anyone else see a black cat laying on a blanket? I really must be losing it.  |
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Post by rockpickerforever on Aug 27, 2019 14:50:42 GMT -5
Finished cabbing this one (I guess), and when I looked at the picture I noticed something a little ironic. Anyone else see a black cat laying on a blanket? I really must be losing it. I can see him. But does he have a soul patch?? |
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Post by miket on Aug 27, 2019 14:55:11 GMT -5
Finished cabbing this one (I guess), and when I looked at the picture I noticed something a little ironic. Anyone else see a black cat laying on a blanket? I really must be losing it. I can see him. But does he have a soul patch??  It's hard to tell, but I do believe he does. A white one if you look closely... |
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wpotterw
spending too much on rocks
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Post by wpotterw on Aug 27, 2019 16:06:11 GMT -5
I can see him. But does he have a soul patch??  It's hard to tell, but I do believe he does. A white one if you look closely... I also see the dog that is looking over the cat. |
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Post by rockpickerforever on Aug 27, 2019 17:18:59 GMT -5
I had seen something up above the cat, but durned if I could tell what it is. But I believe you are right! The more I look at it, I believe it is a dog! Sitting on the ground, short tail pointing to the right, head facing left, head tipped down. Terrier-type hairy/fuzzy ears pointing back up and to the right, up above that little tail. Black nose close to the center of the stone, toward the left side of the dog's body. Eyes are present, but not real solid looking.
It helps to look at the largest pic, and open it in a new window. Them you can zoom the whole image larger.
Yep, it's a dog, alright.
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Post by greig on Aug 27, 2019 17:32:26 GMT -5
I just see a nice rock. Joking. I see the dog and cat. Those rocks are going to polish up nicely. If they are so common, I bet you get some offers to trade.
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Aug 27, 2019 18:33:48 GMT -5
A perfect cab for the pet-o-phile!
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Post by fernwood on Aug 28, 2019 4:49:22 GMT -5
Love the cat and dog.
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