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Let's Rock => Identifications of Materials => Topic started by: Nk0525 on December 19, 2016, 08:41:10 AM

Title: Learning
Post by: Nk0525 on December 19, 2016, 08:41:10 AM

Hello,

I'm learning.  I'm trying to identify many rocks that I was given along with equipment.

If anyone could help me identify them, I'd really appreciate it.

Nathan

Title: Re: Learning
Post by: Nk0525 on December 19, 2016, 08:59:01 AM

I apologize.  I have to break this up to try to make it work.

Nathan

Title: Re: Learning
Post by: Nk0525 on December 19, 2016, 09:03:36 AM

Last one for a while.

Nathan

Title: Re: Learning
Post by: Slabbercabber on December 20, 2016, 04:32:41 AM

the first two appear to be obsidian and prairie agate.  The others will need to be wetted.

Title: Re: Learning
Post by: Nk0525 on December 20, 2016, 01:31:59 PM

Do you mean just wet them down and do another picture?  Ican do that and post tomorrow.  If you mean something else, I'll need clarification so I can do what will help identify it. 

I apologize, but I'm a complete newbie to this.

Nathan

Title: Re: Learning
Post by: hummingbirdstones on December 20, 2016, 06:28:34 PM

Hi Nathan,

Yes, just wet them down and take pictures of them wet.  It's easier to see colors and patterns in rough when it is wet.  Also gives a better idea of what the stone will look like polished.   :icon_sunny:

Title: Re: Learning
Post by: Nk0525 on December 20, 2016, 06:37:57 PM

Cool, thanks!  I'll get some pictures tomorrow and post again.  I have 4 boxes I was given.

Nathan

Title: Re: Learning
Post by: 55fossil on December 20, 2016, 07:21:25 PM

    Is that first piece Monk Stone. Just asking due to what seems like sparkle in it.

Title: Re: Learning
Post by: Nk0525 on December 20, 2016, 07:27:08 PM

There is a lot of sparkle to that first stone.  It is purplish in color and the sparkle.

Title: Re: Learning
Post by: ToTheSummit on December 20, 2016, 08:04:35 PM

Pretty sure that first piece is goldstone.  Its man-made.

Title: Re: Learning
Post by: 55fossil on December 21, 2016, 07:39:45 AM

   Monkstone is old name for a group of manmade stones such as Goldstone. I believe the new names were used to differentiate all the colors of Monkstone. The history of Monkstone ios fun to research. Cuts and polishes great whatever you want to call it.

Title: Re: Learning
Post by: Nk0525 on December 21, 2016, 08:23:17 AM

Here are the wetted pictures.  I added one that is like the purple one, wondering, is that like the Monkstone?

Green stone 1, blue stone 2, brown (petrified wood?)3

Title: Re: Learning
Post by: Nk0525 on December 21, 2016, 08:27:53 AM

I really appreciate all the help on these.  I can't even find the agates on the beach like my wife and kids can.  They think its funny.

Possible agate 4, red stone 5

Nathan

Title: Re: Learning
Post by: Nk0525 on December 21, 2016, 08:29:36 AM

These are the last.

I won't post more until I get a photo service to make it easier.

Monkstone 6, possible petrified wood 7, some crystalization 8.

Nathan

Title: Re: Learning
Post by: 55fossil on December 21, 2016, 11:41:38 AM

   Could you name or number your pictures, please.   You have another piece of Monk Stone / Goldstone, the gold one.  The green wet one may be amazonite. Couple of pieces of petrified wood as well.

Title: Re: Learning
Post by: Nk0525 on December 21, 2016, 11:57:46 AM

I apologize, I've added a number to each one in the message. 

Nathan

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Post by: montanajohn on December 24, 2016, 06:50:51 AM

#1 might also be Dumortierite (desert Lapis)  Pyrite sparkle would be minimal, deep dark blue