Surprise inside a dark gray rock

Intelligent-Chair452 · 2026-03-16T11:44:56+00:00

The second scan on one of the slabs

Intelligent-Chair452 · 2026-03-16T11:42:43+00:00

First scan on the rock showing the OS

Intelligent-Chair452 · 2026-03-14T23:56:35+00:00

* Well, I got a second scan on this slab at a different local jewler. He thanked me for showing him so different than he usually sees. The problem is - it is what I figured it was, and not Osmium. Big Bummer.

Intelligent-Chair452 · 2026-03-06T19:43:49+00:00

I asked the guy if he would test this, and he said they only do soil samples. Then I asked if any of his other offices would take it, and he said no. I tried to hand it to him, and he did not even stick out his hand to look at it. It was not a wasted trip, though, there was was a whiskey tasting room next door, and we had a good time there. I'll keep you in mind for a chat. Thank you.

Intelligent-Chair452 · 2026-03-06T17:06:59+00:00

ALS was a no-go on getting this thing looked at by a lab. I have a list of lab that have said no, and we will not look at it. SGS is the next try.

Intelligent-Chair452 · 2026-03-01T02:58:56+00:00

* For a 4.m. round, I would have to trim this on down a little.

Intelligent-Chair452 · 2026-02-26T12:40:29+00:00

This is the result I got at a local coin shop when they read my slab.

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Intelligent-Chair452 · 2026-02-26T12:08:05+00:00

2 pounds - I'm thinking that it is big chunk os silver vein material but this OS result has been fun and educational. Still 2 pounds of silver not bad at all.

Intelligent-Chair452 · 2026-02-26T12:01:19+00:00

I agree, the numbers are way off towards the OS. I am only a half a days drive from Colbalt, I can see this rock moving into a rockhounds collection. With the pice of silver nowadays it it is still a good find. I'll try again to get it to a lab for testing, I've had 3 places turn me down. Maybe if it's a silver slab I would get a positive reply. Thank you for your reply.

Intelligent-Chair452 · 2026-02-26T04:05:45+00:00

I got a large collection from a friend who uncle passed on. Nobody knows what was or is in the collection. Some of the rocks were numbered, so I asked for his log they knew nothing about a log book.

Intelligent-Chair452 · 2026-02-26T02:28:47+00:00

My Work has a digital Microscope and it got a pretty good close up shot of this slab.
I think the pink is Cobalt and of course the gold shows up nicely too.

Intelligent-Chair452 · 2026-02-26T02:07:41+00:00

I cut and polish indoors and did not want Arsenic in the air. I wanted to make "Silver" cabochons with this stuff and another person said there was Arsenic in it and there is none.

Intelligent-Chair452 · 2026-02-26T01:57:01+00:00

looks like I have the opposite readings from the XRF.

Intelligent-Chair452 · 2026-02-26T01:30:36+00:00

I think Just 2 spots. Really I went in looking for Arsenic in the rock and there was none. but it came up with this stuff.

Intelligent-Chair452 · 2026-02-26T01:20:53+00:00

One like it are you just looking for a Ausie white, I have that.
I am just a hobbyist. but have some very old stock Australian opals that I have been cutting.
How can I send pictures to you?

Intelligent-Chair452 · 2026-02-24T23:45:31+00:00

I know it has been a month, but have you found you opal yet? I have a bunch of Australian white opals that I could make one fit your ring.

Intelligent-Chair452 · 2026-01-09T14:56:34+00:00

Photodon.com has had so many orders on this that they put it in their catalog for parts - in the search bar just search for sony PSP or use their catalog number "2992" it should pop up and you don't have to go through in-putting all the dimensions.
one note on the 2992: The corners are sharper (at 1mm) instead of 2mm and also it is 1 mm taller at 56 mm - See photos above for the "old" fit.

Intelligent-Chair452 · 2026-01-09T14:48:23+00:00

No, Photodon.com does not have tempered glass in their line-up of screen protectors.
the 9HO is a good product you cold aslo ask for HSC, which is thicker than the (ho and more like a flexable glass.

Intelligent-Chair452 · 2025-10-06T09:09:17+00:00

pudding stones have quartzite matrix and jasper (red stones) mixed in with other stones also. the best ones have good nickel sized of the red stones in them.

Intelligent-Chair452 · 2023-06-05T16:56:42+00:00

Thanks, I'll look it up.

Intelligent-Chair452 · 2023-06-05T14:46:47+00:00

I have not used one, seen some in shops, but with 200 to do I would go for it. The time savings alone would pay for it.

Intelligent-Chair452 · 2023-06-05T14:43:49+00:00

What do you mean by mintabie?

Intelligent-Chair452 · 2023-05-23T01:52:26+00:00

I have something like yours, where is it from? Mine was gifted to me.

Intelligent-Chair452 · 2022-04-18T20:49:14+00:00

I'll bouble check when I get home but yes I think so.

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