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Itsandbits

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Van Gogh; new jasper from SW BC
« on: July 10, 2017, 11:45:14 AM »





I've spent 5 yrs. tracking this material down to the source, it all started with a chip in the creek far below


Cut in a 30in. saw





some internal structure


cool paterning





insitu deposite


a little over 100lbs




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Re: Van Gogh; new jasper from SW BC
« Reply #1 on: July 10, 2017, 12:29:53 PM »
Cool! Crazy patterns
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Re: Van Gogh; new jasper from SW BC
« Reply #2 on: July 10, 2017, 12:33:52 PM »
Way nice material!!   :headbang:
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Re: Van Gogh; new jasper from SW BC
« Reply #3 on: July 10, 2017, 12:53:29 PM »
I like it.  Looks like you have a winner.
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Re: Van Gogh; new jasper from SW BC
« Reply #4 on: July 10, 2017, 01:43:55 PM »
thanks all; in general, I'm pretty pleased to have tracked it down and the quality ranges from a highly silicate porcelain type to a "drier" more mineralized types that because of the accretion patterns in BC are more prone to have microfractures. This material was formed in "probably" an aquatic invironment where layers of mineralized sediments accrued over millions of years and/or above or underwater hydrothermal activity caused the minerals to deposite in the nodules I find. The largest I've found so far; 2 pcs. are 5-6ft. in diameter

My friend I took up to see one of the big ones and veins on each side of a large nodule
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Re: Van Gogh; new jasper from SW BC
« Reply #5 on: July 10, 2017, 02:29:42 PM »
this is the first i've heard of this type of material in BC.  is it bumblebee material? don't know the technical tem.
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Re: Van Gogh; new jasper from SW BC
« Reply #6 on: July 10, 2017, 03:10:49 PM »
Quote from: edgarscale on July 10, 2017, 02:29:42 PM
this is the first i've heard of this type of material in BC.  is it bumblebee material? don't know the technical tem.
It would be because I found it and named it :-)
bumblebee "jasper" is not really, here is one description of it
anhydrite (gypsum), sulfur, hematite, in a matrix of volcanic tuff (welded ash). I also believe it has plumose calcite and ilmenite
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Re: Van Gogh; new jasper from SW BC
« Reply #7 on: July 10, 2017, 05:01:36 PM »
You definitely have a winner there. Let us all know when you're ready to start "cashing in"...!
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Re: Van Gogh; new jasper from SW BC
« Reply #8 on: July 10, 2017, 05:39:57 PM »
Quote from: vitzitziltecpatl on July 10, 2017, 05:01:36 PM
You definitely have a winner there. Let us all know when you're ready to start "cashing in"...!
the shipping out of/into Canada is crazy pricey but I guess considering the fact it's the only one of this quality found here it might be worth it for a collector peice









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Re: Van Gogh; new jasper from SW BC
« Reply #9 on: July 10, 2017, 06:16:58 PM »
Very pretty stuff, the name fits!
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Re: Van Gogh; new jasper from SW BC
« Reply #10 on: July 11, 2017, 09:34:22 AM »
*Bumblebee Jasper.docx (53.14 kB - downloaded 58 times)
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Re: Van Gogh; new jasper from SW BC
« Reply #11 on: July 11, 2017, 09:38:39 AM »
hummm new to down loading.  at the moment couldn't figure out how to down load the picture.  anyhow, here is a little blurb on bumblebee jasper from      http://www.barlowsgems.net/bumblebee-jasper-cabochons   o this site will be quite a few cabs to compare with your material.

Bumblebee Jasper
cabochons are not really a chalcedony, jasper or agate, but are actually a mixture of volcano lava and sediment. The colorful Bumblebee or Bumble Bee Jasper cabochons contain gypsum, sulfur, hematite and a small amount of orpiment.  The semi precious gemstone material is soft, with a Mohs hardness of 5 or below, but these designer cabochons have a nice polish.
Metaphysical Properties:  Bumblebee Jasper cabochons are said to help your concentration and inspiration by helping you focus better.
 
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Re: Van Gogh; new jasper from SW BC
« Reply #12 on: July 11, 2017, 10:24:11 AM »
That is very beautiful stuff.
For some reasons I can see the picture in the first post but not in the second or third postings.
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Re: Van Gogh; new jasper from SW BC
« Reply #13 on: July 11, 2017, 11:00:19 AM »
Quote from: rockherder on July 11, 2017, 10:24:11 AM
That is very beautiful stuff.
For some reasons I can see the picture in the first post but not in the second or third postings.

how about this?
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Re: Van Gogh; new jasper from SW BC
« Reply #14 on: July 11, 2017, 11:04:43 AM »
Quote from: edgarscale on July 11, 2017, 09:38:39 AM
hummm new to down loading.  at the moment couldn't figure out how to down load the picture.  anyhow, here is a little blurb on bumblebee jasper from      http://www.barlowsgems.net/bumblebee-jasper-cabochons   o this site will be quite a few cabs to compare with your material.

Bumblebee Jasper
cabochons are not really a chalcedony, jasper or agate, but are actually a mixture of volcano lava and sediment. The colorful Bumblebee or Bumble Bee Jasper cabochons contain gypsum, sulfur, hematite and a small amount of orpiment.  The semi precious gemstone material is soft, with a Mohs hardness of 5 or below, but these designer cabochons have a nice polish.
Metaphysical Properties:  Bumblebee Jasper cabochons are said to help your concentration and inspiration by helping you focus better.
Thanks, I'm familiar with the material but thanks for posting this :-) Bumblebee is not a jasper in my opinion. It is though an interesting lapidary material
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