I'm curious as to why the inside looks the way it does.. usually a rock likes like a rock inside also . Lol . As u can tell I m very new to this . Thank you for the help
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I'm curious as to why the inside looks the way it does.. usually a rock likes like a rock inside also . Lol . As u can tell I m very new to this . Thank you for the help
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I'm curious as to why the inside looks the way it does.. usually a rock likes like a rock inside also . Lol . As u can tell I m very new to this . Thank you for the help
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Look closer. I'm here on occasion.
Great! What are your qualifications if you don't mind me asking? Are you a geologist or mining professional?
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I'm curious as to why the inside looks the way it does.. usually a rock likes like a rock inside also . Lol . As u can tell I m very new to this . Thank you for the help
Chalcedony indeed. If it were agate we'd see concentric banding in the rock.
Chalcedony can form in low temperature hydrothermal systems. (think "hot" water)
Upon cooling things will start to crystallize out silica (among other, depending on what's dissolved), which then will fill up cavities, fractures and the likes.
In your case I'd say a cavity was filled up.
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This is not a job interview, I voluntarily answer questions, mind you. Qualifications don't matter.
But if you need to know; I've been a greenfield prospector for over 18 years and counting.
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Why so defensive? I was just asking. And of course qualifications matter. Why wouldn't they?
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I thought to see a certain undertone in your message I didn't like.
Sorry if I misread you, english not being my mother tounge gets me into trouble occasionally.
Why don't they matter? You are right they do. That was a defensive thing I said.
To fill out the specs/qualifications:
I do have several geology courses (university), some mineralogy & gemology. Learned the basics there, the rest is self-taught.
I don't have a formal geologist degree, but have worked briefly as a exploration geologist.
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Copper minerals seems likely for example: Chalcopyrite (the golden stuff).
The colorful mineral can be tarnished chalcopyrite or bornite.
The difference between the two is best seen on a freshly broken piece.
Bornite will have a copper-like color for a few seconds before getting the colorful tarnish we see here.
Pyrite can also be in there, a knife will scratch the copper minerals above but not the pyrite. That's how you easily can tell them apart.
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I spoke with Dustedyou yesterday and he said he was going to try to make some time to come back to the thread. Hope to see him here soon.
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@Eu_citzen Thank you so much! Sorry I was away for a bit (moving...ugh) so I'm tardy with my thanks...but I'm very grateful for your feedback!!
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Another one...very heavy!
I am fairly certain this one has a lot of pyrite, but curious if this rock has a specific name or if it is just a hunk of combined quartz and pyrite...?? It is way heavier than other rocks I have of similar size so wondered if there was more to it. Not magnetic...if that's even a thing with this type of rock LOL! I hope my question makes sense. Thanks!
I am fairly certain this one has a lot of pyrite, but curious if this rock has a specific name or if it is just a hunk of combined quartz and pyrite...?? It is way heavier than other rocks I have of similar size so wondered if there was more to it. Not magnetic...if that's even a thing with this type of rock LOL! I hope my question makes sense. Thanks!
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We can call it Wolfgang if you like.
LOL!No, doesn't have a specific name. The seemingly high weight for its size is due to considerable pyrite.
If you are interested in gold prospecting and the likes, I'd look for the source (the bedrock it came from) and perhaps crush and pan it.
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LOL! I'm actually not interested in gold prospecting...which is not to say that I didn't for a hot minute think...GOLD! When I'm outside playing with my grandson...we find cool rocks. 
Thank you again!!!
Thank you again!!!
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LOL! I'm actually not interested in gold prospecting...which is not to say that I didn't for a hot minute think...GOLD! When I'm outside playing with my grandson...we find cool rocks.
NC is a good place to be rock hounding. I've seen some decent star rubies coming from there, among many other gems.
If I may do the suggestion, bring your grandson to a known site among rock hounds, if he is into the whole rock thing.
I'm quite certain you'll have a blast! Google "North Carolina rock hounding", perhaps it'll give you a few pointers.
Living on the other side of the Atlantic, I don't know the details of where to look.
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Thank you again Eu_citzen! He's not quite two years old, so for now we just go into his backyard, or on little walks down his street...but while I can truly say I'm not into gold prospecting...I am totally digging the rock collecting we do and want to actually tumble some of the ones we find! I've recently discovered the healing properties of crystals, and the quartz around here is plentiful - and beautiful!
I am interested in mining though, just not for gold. When I relocated from CA to NC last November, on my drive out here I went diamond mining in Arkansas and didn't find anything while there, but brought a bucket of dirt with me (allowed) and found something interesting...maybe you could have a look at that for me too?? I'm not saying it's a diamond, but I'm fairly certain it isn't quartz or glass hahaha!
And then there are the sand granules here that are so big (and clear and shiny) that I could swear I find diamonds almost daily!
For fun...and since you are such a great sport, I'll get some pics and post them for you. Maybe since you beat down my gold dream, you can boost my spirits with a "you found a diamond" comment??
Ironically, I'm heading out for the day to go to my favorite crystal shop but it's a drive so have to get going now. I will get the pics for you tonight.
Thanks again!!!
I am interested in mining though, just not for gold. When I relocated from CA to NC last November, on my drive out here I went diamond mining in Arkansas and didn't find anything while there, but brought a bucket of dirt with me (allowed) and found something interesting...maybe you could have a look at that for me too?? I'm not saying it's a diamond, but I'm fairly certain it isn't quartz or glass hahaha!
And then there are the sand granules here that are so big (and clear and shiny) that I could swear I find diamonds almost daily!
For fun...and since you are such a great sport, I'll get some pics and post them for you. Maybe since you beat down my gold dream, you can boost my spirits with a "you found a diamond" comment??
Ironically, I'm heading out for the day to go to my favorite crystal shop but it's a drive so have to get going now. I will get the pics for you tonight.Thanks again!!!
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What kind of Stone did I find- It was in a muddy area just off road- I was searching for garnet but was in the wrong area-
Doesn't seem to streak-
its clear, with may fractures-
maybe from a larger stone I didn't see-
Doesn't seem to streak-
its clear, with may fractures-
maybe from a larger stone I didn't see-
