[Rockhounds] Need ID of Massive Moh 7.5 Crystal

[Tim Jokela Jr.]

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Marshall" <thai_buyer at yahoo.com>
To: <rockhounds at lists.drizzle.com>
Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2008 7:36 AM
Subject: [Rockhounds] Need ID of Massive Moh 7.5 Crystal


To all,

I need the help of a serious rockhound. My travels have brought this large 
crystalline rock into my hands. It weighs 2.15 kilos. It is a dark green, 
that transitions to brown with yellow/gold crystal encrustations. The green 
section is transparent / translucent while the darker composition is less 
so. Using a set of hardness pencils (points) I have done a scratch test and 
all results show - 7 does not scratch and 8 does. Locale of origin: Thailand 
/ Cambodia. Based on the scratch test, it is obviously not quartz or glass. 
My best guess at the moment is a variety of green Garnet, but I am not sure 
which variety. Other less likely possibilities are beryl or tourmaline but 
neither comes from this area and I don't think either one is found in a 
similar size. You may email me (Jim) at: Thai_buyer at yahoo.com if you would 
like to discuss. Picture attached.

Thanks,

Jim




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