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Jay, Great find. The rocks are pretty also. Did you try and cross the pipe? That rock that is orange and green reminds me of radioactive rocks from the desert of Utah around the Thomas range. Joe D.

Well Jim Idon't have any Tsavorite's laying around so I may be safe! If you have any and are scared to own them I an keep them here for you but if I see anyone heading for the house with a spear they can have them all!! Tom K.

great report Mike! prettiest marble I've ever seen and your cabs look gorgeous! Docia

Thanks John for sharing your report. I am curious about your pseudomorphs. Do you have any pictures of your pseudomorphs you are want to share?

Hey Joe, Mine came the same as yours.They must have changed what they send due to costs. I use my light and magnifying glass all the time.It really helps to see the scratches which gives the optimum shine. I also bought the trim saw attachment but it wasn't attached for very long! I HATE attachments so I built a separate trim saw out of it. I replaced all of the wheels some time ...

Hey Carl - Not too bad for your first attempt, but keep practicing! Mike

Hello Mike, From the photo it appears the crystal is showing a combination of two crystal forms, not twinning. The dominate (larger) form present is the dodecahedron, a 12 face form common in garnet. Look for the diamond shaped faces. The second form present is the trapezohedron, a 24 faced form also common in garnet. The trapezohedron is less developed than the rhombohedron and as such is said...

absolutely! I'm in!

Hi Mike, Always, always try first time cleaning scenarios on inferior specimens!! Good luck and please, share your efforts with us when your done! All the very best, John PS If I were to guess, I'd say your fine (but don't ruin a good specimen finding out!).