mihailovici179 3 Posted October 10, 2011 The five findings of this weekend:1. Jade( total 48 kg)2. Granite with amethyst??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mihailovici179 3 Posted October 10, 2011 3.Whale bones (age 26-29 mil years).I know the age cuz I have a large collection of this kind(http://rocimineralef...tie-fosile.html)4.unidentified vertebra (maybe you can help me to identify this).The age is the same with whale bones cuz I find it in the same place Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mihailovici179 3 Posted October 10, 2011 5.graphite inclusions of quartz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Dorado 954 Posted October 11, 2011 You are in a great area for sure. That jade looks like top dollar for sure, probable worth a small fortune! I think what you are calling amethyst in granite might actually be ruby, looks like other pictures I have seen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoser John 1,216 Posted October 11, 2011 Garnet?? Scratch test or jewelers ID would be cool-looks like a fun site to me,but I'm a fossil nut too-John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mihailovici179 3 Posted October 11, 2011 wowowowowowowow it marks the quartz omg. I think u right, it`s ruby. WOW. I cant belive that, would be the second great discovery for me in this year (after jade). Too awesome for a beginner! :spinnin: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Dorado 954 Posted October 11, 2011 do you want to sell any of that jade? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mihailovici179 3 Posted October 12, 2011 Yeah, sure. I use jade for jewelry, stone massage, crystals, etc. but I sell it too. How much jade do you want? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Dorado 954 Posted October 13, 2011 I want to make some knife handles, so don't need that much. Plus I am sure shipping could be killer. approx 12-14mm x 6-8mm x 4-6mm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nugget Shooter 4,058 Posted October 27, 2011 Wow very nice finds! Thanks for sharing them..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigrex 52 Posted October 28, 2011 Yes, almost certainly garnet for the lavender-pink stones in matrix. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mihailovici179 3 Posted October 28, 2011 thanks guys. Yeah i m sure, it`s rodolit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mihailovici179 3 Posted December 25, 2011 I have new pictures with one of my rock. I read about garnets and I saw that garnet has no cleavage. I did some photos more closely and noticed some pretty good plans outlined cleavage, so I think is`nt rhodolite. I find the rock in a place with thermal water. I suppose the crystal was subjected to a thermal or pressure shock. This rock may be a pegmatite? And what its the red crystal?? Thank you and Happy Holidays. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GlassJAw667 0 Posted December 25, 2011 That jade is gorgeous, and I for one and very jealous! Keep the pictures like that one comin!RoccoEDIT : I see that a particular type of Chinese jade is INSANELY expensive now. Just looking at this link I've provided, if your jade is even close to the quality they are speaking of you could quite possibly have a large chunk of cash in your hand! http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/usa/epaper/2011-07/25/content_12976111.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mihailovici179 3 Posted December 26, 2011 Yeah. 2.79 density, 2,86 specific gravity, 6 - 6,5 Mohs hardness,IR idk yet -it`s jade nephrite but it has very nice colors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mihailovici179 3 Posted December 30, 2011 Happy new Year!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mihailovici179 3 Posted April 22, 2012 Look what I`ve found in this weekend ( few pieces):1.quartz with inclusions: garnets:garnet - topazolite?Best regardsMihail Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldfinger 43 Posted April 23, 2012 Nice finds!!!! Keep it up!!!Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoser John 1,216 Posted April 23, 2012 I have lotza jade specimens from dredging. My best is a Chinese Royal Blue as the most expensive on the planet. My bud George Stokes traded a big boulder of jade(his doorstop at the shop) for a 75' -3 masted sailing schooner in the 80's and man alive what a party ship that was-John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mihailovici179 3 Posted May 20, 2012 My new discoveries. May be you like these pieces.http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oGRfVnD5Bn8/T6l3Xg9Ge-I/AAAAAAAADCo/P4TlLuTmuVs/s1600/disten+verde+104.jpghttp://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UgFheEkzuhg/T6l3RCDTCEI/AAAAAAAADCY/XXBZ06QK-h8/s1600/disten+055.jpghttp://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2tApFQzpgZs/T6l3BIJihtI/AAAAAAAADCI/iTvpSsrJsQ0/s1600/disten+087.jpghttp://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Hxiwev2YMIU/T6l2AM9zTTI/AAAAAAAADBg/esUaG2YJ5KI/s1600/turmalina+disten+059.jpghttp://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Hxiwev2YMIU/T6l2AM9zTTI/AAAAAAAADBg/esUaG2YJ5KI/s1600/turmalina+disten+059.jpghttp://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KuYfCa55rbk/T6l4Tli6U4I/AAAAAAAADDA/Vgz-w3ClFWQ/s1600/turmalina,+biotit+043.jpgBest regardsMihail Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldfinger 43 Posted May 20, 2012 Nice finds Mihail- Thanks for posting.Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mihailovici179 3 Posted May 21, 2012 Thank you Mihail Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mihailovici179 3 Posted August 27, 2012 I`ve found these rocks in the last weekend : Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mihailovici179 3 Posted August 27, 2012 I hope you`ll like all of them.Best regardsMihail Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haderly 41 Posted August 27, 2012 That sagenite with fortification agate is very nice. I would sure like to see how that one cuts and polishes. The brecciated jasper is also very nice with the contrast between the black and yellow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
