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 Post subject: Fossil and gemstone
PostPosted: Tue Jan 28, 2014 9:00 pm 
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This is a very nice specimen from my store.

An opalized fossil trunk from the Eocene - Virgin Valley - Nevada



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 Post subject: Re: Fossil and gemstone
PostPosted: Tue Jan 28, 2014 11:48 pm 
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Gotta love that Virgin Valley material.
Once when I was in the area and much younger, a guy showed us an opalized gooseberry he had found there. It had stripes and seeds inside and was full of fire. It was one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen.

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PostPosted: Wed Jan 29, 2014 6:23 pm 
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Wow, incredible specimen ! :o


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PostPosted: Wed Mar 19, 2014 9:50 am 
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That's way awesome!


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