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Gem Grade Labradorite 02
A sample of Labradorite from Tabor Island, Labrador, Canada
1.5 oz 1.75" x 1.25" x 0.75"
This is where Labradorite was first seen and named by Europeans in the 1700s. The natives of Labrador attributed mystical qualities to the stone due its play of colors or "labradoresence". They called it "firestone" and used a powder produced from grinding it up as a magical potion to cure their diseases. The premier location for Labradorite in the world (Tabor Island) is very low in high grade material and this came from an estate sale (limited supply) and was collected in the 50s before the Brinex blasting in the 60s.
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Zebra Stone 02
I found one boulder of this Zebra Marble while out prospecting last summer. I cut the boulder in order to make sure the zebra stripes went through the sample and they do. This is the larger half of the two pieces. The other half I am keeping. From Newfoundland.
The hardness is around 4 to 5 and it has nice color and textures which are natural. There has been no enhancement.
8.9 oz 3.75" x 1.5" x 2.0"
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Blood Marble 01
This material is a cream color with spots of red iron staining which reminds one of Bloodstone. It has a hardness of 3.5 and is excellent for cabs, clocks and pensets.
This is a slab which is 1.1 lb and measures 5.5" x 4.5" x 0.5"
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Gem Grade Labradorite 03
A crystal of Labradorite from Tabor Island, Labrador, Canada
No need to trim off any stone to get to the fire. This is where Labradorite was first seen and named by Europeans in the 1700s. The natives of Labrador attributed mystical qualities to the stone due its play of colors or "labradoresence". They called it "firestone" and used a powder produced from grinding it up as a magical potion to cure their diseases. The premier location for Labradorite in the world (Tabor Island) is very low in high grade material and this came from an estate sale (limited supply) and was collected in the 50s before the Brinex blasting in the 60s.
The picture was taken in the sun while the sample was wet.
1.4 oz 2.75" x 1.0" x 0.75"
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Gem Grade Labradorite 01
A crystal of Labradorite from Tabor Island, Labrador, Canada
No need to trim off any stone to get to the fire. This is where Labradorite was first seen and named by Europeans in the 1700s. The natives of Labrador attributed mystical qualities to the stone due its play of colors or "labradoresence". They called it "firestone" and used a powder produced from grinding it up as a magical potion to cure their diseases. The premier location for Labradorite in the world (Tabor Island) is very low in high grade material and this came from an estate sale (limited supply) and was collected in the 50s before the Brinex blasting in the 60s.
The picture was taken in the sun while the sample was wet. The side shown is cut with a saw. Would be great for a free-form.
0.25 oz 1.5" x 0.25" x 0.75"
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AA Grade Labradorite 02
A sample of Labradorite from Tabor Island, Labrador, Canada
This is where Labradorite was first seen and named by Europeans in the 1700s. The natives of Labrador attributed mystical qualities to the stone due its play of colors or "labradoresence". They called it "firestone" and used a powder produced from grinding it up as a magical potion to cure their diseases. The premier location for Labradorite in the world (Tabor Island) is very low in high grade material and this came from an estate sale (limited supply) and was collected in the 50s before the Brinex blasting in the 60s.
It has been sprayed with resin to bring out the colors.
10.4 oz 3.75" x 2.25" x 1.5"
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Scrimshaw Material 02
Two pieces of pyrophyllite from the Manuals Mine in Newfoundland.
Top Piece:1.2 lb 6.0" x 3.0" face x 1.25" thick and a cut base.
Bottom Piece: 1.0 lb 3.5" x 3.0" face x 1.75" thick and a uncut but free-standing base.
This material has a hardness of 2 and is good for scrimshaw work.
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Scrimshaw Material 01
A piece of pyrophyllite with a face measuring 6.0" x 4.5" and 1.5" thick from the Manuals Mine in Newfoundland. The base is cut so it will stand up on it's own. This material has a hardness of 2 and is good for scrimshaw work. 3.25 lb lb
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Porphyritic Rhyolite 02
I collected this Porphyritic Rhyolite specimen many years ago. This material is uniform, hard, compact and takes on a mirror finish. It has a hardness of 6.5 and is excellent for cabbing and tumbling.
0.6 lb 2.5" x 2.0" x 2.0"
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Porphyritic Rhyolite 01
I collected this Porphyritic Rhyolite specimen many years ago. This material is uniform, hard, compact and takes on a mirror finish. It has a hardness of 6.5 and is excellent for cabbing and tumbling. The side in the picture is a cut face. 1.6 lb 4.0" x 2.5" x 2.5"
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Zebra Stone 01
I found one boulder of this Zebra Marble while out prospecting last summer. I cut the boulder in order to make sure the zebra stripes went through the sample and they do. This is the larger half of the two pieces. The other half I am keeping. From Newfoundland.
The hardness is around 4 to 5 and it has nice color and textures which are natural. There has been no enhancement.
3.25 lb 5.5" x 4.0" x 2.25"
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Wonderstone 01
This material is uniform, hard, compact and takes on a mirror finish. It has a hardness of 6.5 and is excellent for cabbing and tumbling. Geologically it is Rhyolite.
The picture was taken in the sun while the sample was wet.
14 oz 3.5" x 3.0" x 1.75"
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Wonderstone 02
This material is uniform, hard, compact and takes on a mirror finish. It has a hardness of 6.5 and is excellent for cabbing and tumbling. Geologically it is Rhyolite.
The picture was taken in the sun while the sample was wet.
10.0 oz 4.0" x 2.25" 1.5"
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