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Title: Very special jade
Post by: lithicbeads 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.

Title: Re: Very special jade
Post by: drnihili 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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Post by: Phishisgroovin 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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Post by: Gergis 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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Post by: Itsandbits on February 09, 2015, 10:34:29 PM

You're killing me Frank!!!

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Post by: ScarlettOSara on February 10, 2015, 06:43:57 AM

Just drill a hole in it. I will wear it as is:)  :glasses9:

Title: Re: Very special jade
Post by: iceopals 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:

Title: Re: Very special jade
Post by: Enchantra on February 10, 2015, 09:08:41 AM

I am eagerly awaiting the cutting open of this cobble...  :headbang:

Title: Re: Very special jade
Post by: ToTheSummit 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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Post by: wampidy 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.
Jim

Title: Re: Very special jade
Post by: Minkos61 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:

Title: Re: Very special jade
Post by: lithicbeads on February 10, 2015, 05:35:34 PM

When I get my saw going later in the spring I will share.

Title: Re: Very special jade
Post by: sealdaddy on February 13, 2015, 12:26:08 AM

Awesome~!!!
Is that what they call Pounamu?

Title: Re: Very special jade
Post by: lithicbeads 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.

Title: Re: Very special jade
Post by: MrsWTownsend 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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Title: Re: Very special jade
Post by: lithicbeads on February 15, 2015, 08:02:22 AM

I will try to get this open and post it today.

Title: Re: Very special jade
Post by: adovbs on February 15, 2015, 09:01:41 AM

Wow, I also can't wait to see what the inside of that lovely rock looks like!  It's got so much pretty lighter green showing on the outside, the inside has to be beautiful!