Interesting subjects

[Nauti]

It's good to see the fossil and rocks and minerals forums being added as many have an interest in geology and other related subjects.Hope to see some interesting discussion on here in the future.
All the best,neil.

 

[Steve O]

I found a beautiful leaf fossil outside my back door while filling in a very small pond. I put it on a ledge inside the porch for others to see...it was there for a couple years, now it's missing. I can't imagine anyone thieving it who would be a guest here......maybe the wife threw it out whilst in a cleaning frenzy...that sucks!

Oops, this was supposed to be in the fossil thread...excuse me.

 

[strobeone]

Perhaps someone can help me. I am looking for a good site or supplier of thin (1/8 - 1/4 inch slice) agate slices. Most sites I have found, will not give you your choice of specimens, but rather an approx size and you take your chances.
I am looking for 2-4 in round (or nearly) sliced transparent agate. I use them as the center pieces in my crosses and therefore , they need to be pretty specific. Does anyone have any ideas where I can locate some?? Maybe a supplier
will let me examine a picture and decide on purchasing it. Help??

 

[flinthunter]

Perhaps someone can help me. I am looking for a good site or supplier of thin (1/8 - 1/4 inch slice) agate slices. Most sites I have found, will not give you your choice of specimens, but rather an approx size and you take your chances.
I am looking for 2-4 in round (or nearly) sliced transparent agate. I use them as the center pieces in my crosses and therefore , they need to be pretty specific. Does anyone have any ideas where I can locate some?? Maybe a supplier
will let me examine a picture and decide on purchasing it. Help??

You might check around for state or local area rock and mineral clubs. You can do a Google search for your state or area. Often many of the members do lapidary work. You might also purchase your own slab saw and cut your own.

 

[KinTN]

Agree with flinthunter. Find an individual hpbbyist to make you exactly what you are needing. Lapidary folks are a VERY generous lot as there isn't much of a market for their works. Try this site to hook up with a few: http://mcrocks.websitetoolbox.com/ .

 

[KinTN]

And post some pics of your work please!

 

[Nauti]

I make clocks out of all different types of rock and smooth pebbles.I do not polish them,i leave them in their natural state as much as possible as I believe they look better.....you can't improve on nature.

 

[Ma Betty in MO]

n/t

 

[Nauti]

Ok thanks Ma.Hope you are well.

 

[Ma Betty in MO]

n/t

 

[sixdogs]

I make clocks out of all different types of rock and smooth pebbles.I do not polish them,i leave them in their natural state as much as possible as I believe they look better.....you can't improve on nature.

You can..
But if you don't have lapidary equipment, apply a coating of Future Acrylic Floor Polish. It doesn't yellow and gives a glossy surface to the rock, making it appear to have been polished.
sixdogs.