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Post by indyme2 on Apr 18, 2014 9:03:41 GMT -5
Thought I would share this today. It's locally called golden sillimanite. A mixture of kyanite and silica, it makes pretty nice jewelry. I found this when dredging and picthing rocks. I made the mistake of pitching a big sapphire and my tender grabbed it. Learned my lesson so now I look before I throw. Lol.  |
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Post by uregold on Apr 18, 2014 11:00:59 GMT -5
damn indy you got all the good stuff. that looks awesome
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Post by indyme2 on Apr 18, 2014 19:48:12 GMT -5
Thanks uregold. This has never been recorded as being found in the county it came from. Just goes to show it pays to look for the unexpected. I appreciate your comment.
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Post by mark on Apr 18, 2014 19:55:33 GMT -5
That is awesome Indy. I have never taken the time to learn gemstones and I am sure I have missed some (probably a lot)
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Post by uregold on Apr 19, 2014 5:35:18 GMT -5
i dont even want to think about what i may have discarded
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Post by RWH on Apr 19, 2014 19:08:47 GMT -5
I think we should get Indyme to show us what we are missing at the next outing. Sure looks like he volunteered to me.  |
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Post by indyme2 on Apr 20, 2014 16:09:52 GMT -5
I've gotten volunteered for worse! Dishes, cleaning the house and yard, visit Mom's, etc. I like your idea better RWH.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 21, 2014 10:44:09 GMT -5
Indy what does it look like in rough form?
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Post by indyme2 on Apr 21, 2014 11:40:44 GMT -5
Doesn't look like much, James. Here is a piece that is not very colorful or solid but would probably cut a stone or two. I will post a picture of a better piece this evening when I get home.  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 21, 2014 12:27:50 GMT -5
Looks very different  |
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Post by uregold on Apr 21, 2014 15:27:37 GMT -5
wow... is all i can say.
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