Pretty good Chrysocolla
Globes of Amethyst
A return to the strip as the show comes to an end often produces some bargain treasures. One of the things I wanted from our Koroite Boulder Opal source was a specimen piece of which he had several last time we were there. Upon returning I found he only had one specimen that when you pulled it apart demonstrated the opal seam. Unfortunately the one he had was a very gemmy piece, but since I was a good customer at this year’s show, and in the past, we reached an agreement on price.
Other than the opal, there were some assorted cabs; Oh, I forgot about the drilling machine: NOT!
I need one of these
Now I can make some beads with my new unit. My rock spending seems to be down, but my shop equipment spending is sure up.
The first time through the strip I looked at a Gunther Bead Drilling Machine. Today I brought in some Isle Royale Greenstones and Thomsonite to see if these materials could be drilled without shattering the stones. Both Greenstone and Thomsonite are very sensitive to Harmonic Vibrations and can just explode apart with the vibration. This machine passed the test, so now bead drilling will be one of our services beginning in April.
Jeff shows Bonnie one of his fine agates.I
We visited with my friend Jeff Anderson at his Dwarves Earth Treasures Booth at the Rapa River Show. Most any type of agate can be found there.
Other things we found were Druzy Quartz and Abalone Cabochons, and some other small random things.
Thursday the big Tucson Gem & Mineral Show Opened . We explored the show and took lots of pictures. This has delayed this post, which I apologize for. I will be posting pictures from the TG&MS tomorrow and continue to show you the highlights over the next few days.
A metaphysical spa is always available if needed. I have a friend who is a Reiki Master. I’m not real sure this is what was taking place here, but many people take advantage of whatever was happening here.
Laramar. I found the one special piece I’ve been searching for the entire show. I’ll sho you in a later blog.
Some really fine Ruby in Zoisite
We really had no room for this in the RV, but the guy selling this was interesting. He was willing to cut a deal.
A new archway for my shop? Perhaps……