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lithicbeads

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Very special jade
« on: February 09, 2015, 07:51:08 PM »
 I have looked for years for a jade like this and today I got one. It is very schistose but very hard and very stable. I have seen pictures of jade like this from New Zealand and have coveted a cut stone from similar jade and now that will happen . It is about 14 inches across.
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Re: Very special jade
« Reply #1 on: February 09, 2015, 07:55:25 PM »
Lovely.  I'm almost as anxious to see the inside as you are.
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Re: Very special jade
« Reply #2 on: February 09, 2015, 08:11:34 PM »
wow, look at all the colors i am anxiously awaiting the looks on the inside too.
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Re: Very special jade
« Reply #3 on: February 09, 2015, 09:18:32 PM »
Im ready when you are to get your big saw up and going frank :-)
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Re: Very special jade
« Reply #4 on: February 09, 2015, 10:34:29 PM »
You're killing me Frank!!!
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rocks and people have a lot in common; one persons "leaverite" is anothers treasure

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Re: Very special jade
« Reply #5 on: February 10, 2015, 06:43:57 AM »
Just drill a hole in it. I will wear it as is:)  :glasses9:
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Re: Very special jade
« Reply #6 on: February 10, 2015, 08:43:21 AM »
I will be the first to admit to total ignorance when appropriate, and in this case, I am!!  I find it so humorous, at my own expense, of course, since I am sharing this...  When I look at that killer piece of jade there?  I see a rock.  Not even one I would risk stubbing a toe against.   :Bash:  and I get so tickled over the excitement!  So I will admit, I too am looking forward to your slicing into it.  I mean, surely the inside must be better?   :glasses9:  sigh...  I'm so glad this forum includes educational goals, and I'm soooo glad you all can chuckle at/with me.   I don't think I have ever even cut jade...   :sad6: :sad3: :sad3:
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Re: Very special jade
« Reply #7 on: February 10, 2015, 09:08:41 AM »
I am eagerly awaiting the cutting open of this cobble...  :headbang:
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Re: Very special jade
« Reply #8 on: February 10, 2015, 05:18:29 PM »
Frank has the most finely tuned jadar of anyone.  I fully trust his judgement on this stone and can't wait to see it opened up!
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Re: Very special jade
« Reply #9 on: February 10, 2015, 05:19:41 PM »
Way to go Frank. If you find that you have way too much of that I would be glad to take some off your hands. Did I say that right? Not too forward, not too subtle, smooth as silk.
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Re: Very special jade
« Reply #10 on: February 10, 2015, 05:28:31 PM »
WOW that is just amazing Frank.
 I wish I could be so lucky to find such killer material. :coffee2:
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Re: Very special jade
« Reply #11 on: February 10, 2015, 05:35:34 PM »
When I get my saw going later in the spring I will share.
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Re: Very special jade
« Reply #12 on: February 13, 2015, 12:26:08 AM »
Awesome~!!!
Is that what they call Pounamu?
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Re: Very special jade
« Reply #13 on: February 13, 2015, 01:56:08 PM »
All jade is as well as jade diopside hybrids which are very common in New Zealand as well as Washington state.
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Re: Very special jade
« Reply #14 on: February 14, 2015, 11:54:41 PM »
I hope you are going to slice it soon!  Iceopal, no worries, one mans leaverite is another mans treasure.  :D

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