Petrified Roses

[fossis]

Petrified Roses, or (Rose Rocks) as they are known locally, are the official state rock of OK, they are found in a band from KS, to TX, but the better ones are found near Noble
OK, they have a Rose Rock festival each year. (central ok)
Their description is, (Aggregates or clusters of tabular
crystals of barite, which forms in sandstones, enclosing the
sandy matrix within the crystals).
Local legend says they are tears of the Cherokees, when they
came over the (Trail of Tears)
We have been there a couple of times, on buying, & hunting,
trips, but it helps to know some local folks.

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[justine093]

barite formations

 

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[fossis]

barite formations

YUP !!

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[hollowpointred]

that is incredible! i have never seen one before today! thanks for posting it.

 

[fossis]

that is incredible! i have never seen one before today! thanks for posting it.

No problimo,

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[tmpubs]

Nothing like that in AZ. Very nice.

-Scotty

 

[fossis]

Nothing like that in AZ. Very nice.

-Scotty

Thanks, Fossis..............

 

[CarolinaDigs]

Just found this Fossis I have lost alot of info and post while painting These are wonderful

 

[tac512ltd]

Like all your finds, Really Amazing !!

 

[fossis]

Like all your finds, Really Amazing !!

Thanks Tac & Carolina

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[fiatboy]

Keep them roses coming fossis! I can't get enough of this stuff. Pics, info, whatever...this stuff is neat!

 

[trish76642]

wow...the things in this world are truly amazing!

 

[fossis]

wow...the things in this world are truly amazing!

You're so right.

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[mamabear]

I love these. Picked some up years ago, but they are still some of my faves. Did you find yours? In OK?

 

[fossis]

I love these. Picked some up years ago, but they are still some of my faves. Did you find yours? In OK?

Those look like 'Selenite' from Northern OK, really nice.
I have found a few out by Noble OK, but some I traded for.

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