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shadowcat42
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 Posted: Feb 11, 2010 17:46 Post subject: Another "What is this"? |
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I got 2 of these from one of those "fill a bag" bins, but I can't seem to figure out what it is. I'm thinking it might be dyed and that's why I'm having trouble identifying it. I'm not an expert, but I can usually identify the common rocks just on sight. I scanned it because I couldn't get a clear camera pic. The lighter shades of green are a bit sparkly. Any ideas?
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zanthal
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| Posted: Feb 12, 2010 00:08 Post subject: Re: Another "What is this"? |
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Picture is out of focus, but my guess is it's not dyed, it's brazilian adventurine
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jewelheart
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| Posted: Feb 12, 2010 09:19 Post subject: Re: Another "What is this"? |
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It looks to be chrome zoisite......which is often found with ruby.....
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zanthal
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| Posted: Feb 12, 2010 16:50 Post subject: Re: Another "What is this"? |
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I'm pretty new to rock collecting so I fully admit I could be mistaken
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shadowcat42
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| Posted: Feb 12, 2010 20:59 Post subject: Re: Another "What is this"? |
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| I looked up some pictures, and the real rock looks like a pic of zoisite that came up. It doesn't have any ruby in it that I can see, so I think that was throwing me off. Thanks for all your help!!!
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Screenname
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| Posted: Feb 25, 2010 15:30 Post subject: Re: Another "What is this"? |
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at first glance I was thinking Malachite
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