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Taogem
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« on: February 27, 2008, 11:19:41 am » |
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I ran into this today..... This is Carrasite. This material is being mined from a new deposit at new and very deep depths. The result is this material with uniquely vivid colors and patterns. Carrasite is a porcelain type jasper. He won't part with less than 5 pounds at a time. 20 a pound. I just can't swing it, but wanted to share a pic of it. This would really make some beautiful cabs.  |
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cindy
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« Reply #1 on: February 27, 2008, 12:46:33 pm » |
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That is beautiful stuff.
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seth
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« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2008, 03:19:32 pm » |
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I have seen this picture some place before. If it is from where I think it is you would be hard pressed to get material that looks like that for $20lb. I think if you look at The Gem Shop website (wholesale) it is less.
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seth
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« Reply #4 on: February 28, 2008, 11:07:49 am » |
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Taogem
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« Reply #5 on: February 28, 2008, 01:10:19 pm » |
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I wonder what the difference is. The first link and picture I posted talked about how it was from the Denver area. This link to the Gem shop says theirs is from Oregon.
I will see if I can get a pic from the Gem Shop.
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seth
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« Reply #6 on: February 28, 2008, 03:31:51 pm » |
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I have never heard of it being in Denver. The deposit is in Oregon.
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Taogem
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« Reply #7 on: February 28, 2008, 04:10:51 pm » |
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Ya know what Seth? I went back and read it again. I was mistaken. It does not mention Denver at all. Sorry about that. So I am sure your absolutely correct.  |
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seth
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« Reply #8 on: February 28, 2008, 08:18:42 pm » |
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I was going to PM you and tell you not to buy any if it came from Denver  |
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