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Rock Art => Cabochons, Intarsias, Cameos => Topic started by: Glenn on December 06, 2015, 10:42:17 PM

Title: Rhodonite cabs
Post by: Glenn on December 06, 2015, 10:42:17 PM

Just a few things I made for someone.

(https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/12311329_459280594271912_6800062723390526587_n.jpg?oh=dcf51cddcf4bfac9bc8461128880f04b&oe=571D255D)

(https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/12346571_459280617605243_1429483203800281188_n.jpg?oh=2e708ba1fd95b77ae0822a7d4739485d&oe=56E76B45)

Title: Re: Rhodonite cabs
Post by: lithicbeads on December 07, 2015, 05:19:16 AM

 Looks good.What is the source of your rhodonite?

Title: Re: Rhodonite cabs
Post by: hummingbirdstones on December 07, 2015, 06:23:54 AM

Very nice hearts, Glenn.  You have more courage than I do.  I've never even attempted a heart.

Title: Re: Rhodonite cabs
Post by: Glenn on December 07, 2015, 08:42:27 AM

Quote from: lithicbeads on December 07, 2015, 05:19:16 AM

Looks good.What is the source of your rhodonite?

The solid pink one is from Canada. The other one I got from a local rock shop guy for close to wholesale if not better than wholesale.

Title: Re: Rhodonite cabs
Post by: lithicbeads on December 07, 2015, 09:00:54 PM

Just so you know : In the field rhodonite is a dead matt black as it oxidizes to manganese oxide very quickly. My rhodonite bead preforms turn black in less then six months when sitting in water. I love busting a black rock and finding rhodonite , always a shock.

Title: Re: Rhodonite cabs
Post by: Glenn on December 08, 2015, 07:58:26 AM

Quote from: lithicbeads on December 07, 2015, 09:00:54 PM

Just so you know : In the field rhodonite is a dead matt black as it oxidizes to manganese oxide very quickly. My rhodonite bead preforms turn black in less then six months when sitting in water. I love busting a black rock and finding rhodonite , always a shock.

good to know... keep away from water!