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Post by leojr1971 on Mar 12, 2012 21:59:50 GMT -5
last one. what is it?thanks for your help. Attachments:
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coldwatergold
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Post by coldwatergold on Mar 12, 2012 23:52:39 GMT -5
Kind of looks like Calcite to me...but I'm no expert, there are lots of others here that know way more than I do, but I like to take a stab at it once in awhile anyway...Coldwatergold
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Post by leojr1971 on Mar 13, 2012 10:45:24 GMT -5
doesnt calcite taste salty? this doesnt as far as i can tell
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Post by leonardo on Mar 13, 2012 10:54:27 GMT -5
Looks like petrified wood.
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Post by leojr1971 on Mar 13, 2012 11:05:25 GMT -5
its a rock. it looks layered, kinda flaky looking and it is clear
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coldwatergold
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Post by coldwatergold on Mar 13, 2012 15:21:28 GMT -5
Never have tasted any of my rocks, I've spit on quite a few but not injested any...sorry. Coldwatergold
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Post by jollyrockhound on Mar 13, 2012 15:40:10 GMT -5
Yup I would agree with coldwater, more than likely calcite, which is usually square or sheeted like that. however the best way to tell is if it scratches if so then it is if not then can be high grade quartz hard to tell from the picts tho.
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Post by leojr1971 on Mar 13, 2012 15:52:02 GMT -5
yes it scratches. but everywhere i look it tells me calcite dissolves after time if not stored properly (or in a air tight capsule of some kind) and it taste like salt. i have had theses in my dark ,damp basement for over 20 years now just thrown in a box.
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Post by leojr1971 on Mar 13, 2012 15:57:44 GMT -5
here is a better photo. i scratched it with a penny ,it left a scratch. you can click on photo to enlarge it i believe. you guys are probably right though.idk Attachments:
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Post by leonardo on Mar 13, 2012 18:38:15 GMT -5
Could it be salt?
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Post by leojr1971 on Mar 13, 2012 19:22:23 GMT -5
i appreciate the help. just been trying to find out what some of my rocks are for 20 years.frustrating. throw them back in the river here soon.
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Post by leojr1971 on Mar 13, 2012 19:23:17 GMT -5
and no its a rock.not salt.
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Post by eechler on Mar 14, 2012 7:05:35 GMT -5
Calcite will not taste like salt and it will not dissolve unless it is emerged in a acidic solution. Keep looking you might find some calcite crystals that you will be proud to display.
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