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Post by jasoninsd on Dec 3, 2020 21:42:07 GMT -5
OMG! This one is wicked cool!!! Wowza!  |
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Post by woodman on Dec 3, 2020 22:20:57 GMT -5
OMG! This one is wicked cool!!! Wowza! Richardson's Ranch Moss bed |
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Post by jasoninsd on Dec 3, 2020 22:23:54 GMT -5
OMG! This one is wicked cool!!! Wowza! Richardson's Ranch Moss bed Thank you for putting this on my radar! (My wife probably won't thank you... but I certainly will! LOL) |
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Post by woodman on Dec 10, 2020 10:41:30 GMT -5
It is Thursday so here is one, Lucky Strike egg! 2020 was the last year that they were open for digging, assume shop in Mitchell will still be open.  |
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Post by rockjunquie on Dec 10, 2020 12:07:02 GMT -5
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Post by rockpickerforever on Dec 10, 2020 14:35:39 GMT -5
Thanks, Tela. We picked that up out at the Hauser Geode beds, specifically the Black Agate beds. We had met up with some acquaintances from the rock club we used to belong to over Thanksgiving a few years ago. They were supposed to go on various trips to different areas each day, but they were so disorganized. We followed them out one day, heading for that destination. The leader did not know the way (claimed he did), kept turning down wrong roads, and the whole caravan, maybe ten cars, all had to turn around and go back out. After about three times of this, we bailed on them, and went straight to the Black Agate beds. We did not go on anymore day trips with them, just did our thing. We always walk a good bit around new areas to check them out. Found this and a few other pieces across a dry wash, and up a hill. Not an area people going to that location go to. We showed this to everybody when we got back to camp, and the guy that was leading the failed excursion really loved it. He begged us to tell him where we found it. He has a website and sells slabs online. I didn't really want to tell him, lest he go dig up the area, and clean it out to make a buck. I told him it was near the Black Agate beds, and gave him some vague, general directions. Don't know if ever he found it or not, would surprise me if he did. This guy is not on our "favorite persons" list, lol. Not sure how easy it would be to work, differing hardnesses and all. It is hard black agate and softer rhyolite. I've not done anything with it. |
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Post by stephan on Dec 10, 2020 14:37:42 GMT -5
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Post by woodman on Dec 10, 2020 17:12:23 GMT -5
Just cut this one, Richardson's ranch. bit different  |
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Post by rockpickerforever on Dec 10, 2020 18:31:01 GMT -5
Oooh, I like it! Like the arrowhead, and the red/black/white/black/white/green? horizontal stripes.
I think the Richardson's T-eggs in their red matrix are awesome!
So, ahem, do you have plans set to go and get some more?
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Post by woodman on Dec 10, 2020 21:57:31 GMT -5
Oooh, I like it! Like the arrowhead, and the red/black/white/black/white/green? horizontal stripes. I think the Richardson's T-eggs in their red matrix are awesome! So, ahem, do you have plans set to go and get some more? I was just thinking today about asking the boss if she wanted to make a road trip over the mountain. Will have to wait until the current snow event settles down! We live west of Portland and Richardson's is over the mountains to the East! About a 3 hour drive in good weather. |
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Post by woodman on Dec 12, 2020 18:55:09 GMT -5
Got it polished today, they always polish up great!  |
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Post by stephan on Dec 17, 2020 13:07:53 GMT -5
 DSC_1972_Cute unknown thunderegg by Stephan T., on Flickr Small, but showy. Unknown locale, but with the pink matrix with phenocrysts and red and white agate, New Mexico could be a possibility. Matrix doesn't look like it's from the Baker mine to me, but maybe nearby? |
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Post by 1dave on Dec 17, 2020 13:51:15 GMT -5
DSC_1972_Cute unknown thunderegg by Stephan T., on Flickr Small, but showy. Unknown locale, but with the pink matix with phenocrysts and red and white agate, New Mexico could be a possibility. Matrix doesn't look like it's from the Baker mine to me, but maybe nearby? Excellent cut! Shows how the high pressure water turned to steam as pressure slowly reduced and forced open the space. |
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Post by woodman on Dec 18, 2020 21:51:52 GMT -5
I missed this by a day but finally  got this one polished today! |
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Post by Fossilman on Dec 19, 2020 19:58:46 GMT -5
DSC_1972_Cute unknown thunderegg by Stephan T., on Flickr Small, but showy. Unknown locale, but with the pink matrix with phenocrysts and red and white agate, New Mexico could be a possibility. Matrix doesn't look like it's from the Baker mine to me, but maybe nearby? Beauty!! I call the little thundereggs, "Thundernuts".... hahahagahaha |
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Post by stephan on Dec 19, 2020 22:08:38 GMT -5
DSC_1972_Cute unknown thunderegg by Stephan T., on Flickr Small, but showy. Unknown locale, but with the pink matrix with phenocrysts and red and white agate, New Mexico could be a possibility. Matrix doesn't look like it's from the Baker mine to me, but maybe nearby? Beauty!! I call the little thundereggs, "Thundernuts".... hahahagahaha I've heard that term before.... Must be an Oregon thing, because I'm pretty sure it was Jason at oregonthundereggs.com who used it. Appropriate, too, as it's just about the size of a black walnut |
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Post by stephan on Dec 24, 2020 14:36:45 GMT -5
Friend's Ranch (that's the name, not a ranch belomging to an un-named friend of mine):  Friend's Ranch by Stephan T., on Flickr Rainforest jasper. If you think about it, technically, rainforest jasper is a bunch of miniature thundereggs, with the actual eggs still in matrix, not weathered out. If you look around the agate and common opal regions on this piece, you can actually see T-egg-like outlines:  Rainforest jasper freeform by Stephan T., on Flickr |
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Post by rockpickerforever on Dec 24, 2020 20:33:31 GMT -5
I saw stephan 's post earlier, and decided I needed to post a thunderegg (and friends!) photo before the day ended.
I've picked up lots of things like these from shows and estate sales, then cut them in half. This photo is from June 2013. Yes, as a matter of fact, I am looking at photo files in my computer again. Why do you ask? Lol.
An assortment of small geodes, thundereggs, and yes, I see at least a couple agates in there. 
Oh, and there are three Dryhead agate slices in the middle of photo (top to bottom) and towards the right side.
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Post by jasoninsd on Dec 24, 2020 23:34:14 GMT -5
Friend's Ranch (that's the name, not a ranch belomging to an un-named friend of mine): Friend's Ranch by Stephan T., on Flickr Rainforest jasper. If you think about it, technically, rainforest jasper is a bunch of miniature thundereggs, with the actual eggs still in matrix, not weathered out. If you look around the agate and common opal regions on this piece, you can actually see T-egg-like outlines: Rainforest jasper freeform by Stephan T., on Flickr Okay, first of all, please thank your unnamed "friend"! (That really made me laugh!) Second of all, that Rainforest Jasper is utterly astounding!! I love the looks of the material and the cab is beautiful! And lastly, that was really cool what you did with the image on Flickr!!! I saw stephan 's post earlier, and decided I needed to post a thunderegg (and friends!) photo before the day ended.
I've picked up lots of things like these from shows and estate sales, then cut them in half. This photo is from June 2013. Yes, as a matter of fact, I am looking at photo files in my computer again. Why do you ask? Lol.
An assortment of small geodes, thundereggs, and yes, I see at least a couple agates in there.
Oh, and there are three Dryhead agate slices in the middle of photo (top to bottom) and towards the right side.
I see this is already in a box...if you want to just throw the lid on this, I can send you my address! LOL Ok, the pic was taken seven years ago...I'm betting not in the same box anymore!  Seriously amazing specimens in that bit of cardboard right there! |
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Post by rockpickerforever on Dec 24, 2020 23:58:26 GMT -5
I saw stephan 's post earlier, and decided I needed to post a thunderegg (and friends!) photo before the day ended.
I've picked up lots of things like these from shows and estate sales, then cut them in half. This photo is from June 2013. Yes, as a matter of fact, I am looking at photo files in my computer again. Why do you ask? Lol.
An assortment of small geodes, thundereggs, and yes, I see at least a couple agates in there.
Oh, and there are three Dryhead agate slices in the middle of photo (top to bottom) and towards the right side.
I see this is already in a box...if you want to just throw the lid on this, I can send you my address! LOL Ok, the pic was taken seven years ago...I'm betting not in the same box anymore! Seriously amazing specimens in that bit of cardboard right there! Thanks, Jason. After I halved them and cleaned them off, they were put in a soda flat. That's what they were photoed in. I believe I actually did some work after that, wrapping the halves together and putting them all in a different box. But yeah, they are still on my patio. You should believe what my profile says - "Just plain lazy." But I have fun! |
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