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Posted in response to Re: Re: Re: Black agate seam in limestone strata-Saratoga WY from RockDr on October 23, 2009 at 19:03:23:

Re: Re: Re: Re: Black agate seam in limestone strata-Saratoga WY

Rock Dr

It is definately quartz/agate as I had to use the course wheel on pixie to start shaping, and it couldnt be scratched except the white areas are softer, the clear and black areas are much harder. Holds a good polish except for the pits and white parts.

Bret

From Bret - October 28, 2009 at 09:29:28

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