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Post by bluemineralman on Jun 2, 2011 15:39:59 GMT -5
Here are a few agates I found today from a small locale I know of in Campbell County. Attachments:
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Post by bluemineralman on Jun 2, 2011 15:42:01 GMT -5
Close up of some of the better ones. Attachments:
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Post by lazydave on Jun 2, 2011 16:04:01 GMT -5
Hey bluemineralman, i send you a PM about Tennessee Agates
Thanks
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Post by colorshapetexture on Jul 24, 2011 0:53:44 GMT -5
These are amazing.
Gee O Me O My I would like to cut some of that.
That stuff is fantastic as it is.
But one side face cut and polished for a specimen.
Mmm and grab a slab off for a cab while your at it.. Woooo. Man.
You ever want any of that cut. I would be honered.
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Post by fantastic5 on Jul 25, 2011 12:17:12 GMT -5
Wow those are beautiful!! Thank you for sharing!
Ann
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Post by bluemineralman on Jul 27, 2011 11:13:10 GMT -5
Here are some pics of latest trip 7/26/11 of some agates from Campbell Co., TN. Attachments:
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Post by bluemineralman on Jul 27, 2011 11:14:26 GMT -5
Some Additionl agates. Attachments:
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Post by lazydave on Jul 27, 2011 12:13:05 GMT -5
Rebecca, If it was found in Campbell County it would be considered Tn Paint Agate (rock). red/black is indicative of Kentucky Paint Agate, most Tn Paint Agate is red/yellow. That is some of the first Tn Paint Agate I have seen that is red/black.
Its time for a road trip Rebecca, Campbell County is close.
bluemineralman, Pm me I have some Tn Paint that I can trade with. Thanks for the pics great stuff.
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Post by colorshapetexture on Jul 27, 2011 12:39:56 GMT -5
Dave. I have some Dry Head that might be worthy of a trade.  I wouldent call the ones with the banding paint rock. The peachy/yellow/red with the soft tones is what I know as paint rock. That stuff has banding and fortifications. Way cool. |
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Post by lazydave on Jul 27, 2011 14:45:01 GMT -5
The paint agate has both banding and fortification. Some has a even color to it with out all the banding and fortification. Some even has an Iris effect to it. All this agate occurs starting in Alabama Thru Tennessee and into Kentucky following along the plateau west of the Appalachians. I know guys that collect in all three states and they all lay claim to all the different characteristic's that occur in their state. Bragging rights, they all have the best stuff they will tell you and they do. Its fun listening to them.
Great to see people finding it and it's out there, just finding the right landowner.
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Post by rocksinthehead on Jul 27, 2011 15:46:03 GMT -5
If you haven't checked out Paint Rock, just google Tennessee Paint Rock and it will take you to Will Smith's website, (not the actor) and you can click on the dropdown menus.
Paint rock is amazing agate, and Will and Ken Swann have found a bunch of it. Ken gave me some a couple of years ago, along with a tour of his rock room. Wow, what a collection!
Hmmm, I think it might be time to visit Ken's house again . . . . . . ;D
Mike
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Post by cbjhicks on Apr 30, 2012 17:09:08 GMT -5
I live in Putnam County TN could this be a good place to look for Agates.
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Post by gadfly on Apr 30, 2012 21:34:24 GMT -5
I live in montgomery county and there are tons of paint agate around here. I'm going to build up a good portion then start to polish and tumble them.
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