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Offline mbt

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rock i.d.
« on: April 14, 2015, 10:21:11 pm »
I've got lots of this stuff especially the white stuff. It comes from small creeks in so. Ky. Seems to behave.btw I couldn't knock flakes like that off til Tracy gave me some tips at moontree..I'm gonna cook a batch and see what.happens
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Offline cowboy

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Re: rock i.d.
« Reply #1 on: April 15, 2015, 08:31:04 am »
Don't have a clue. First thought was coral till I saw where you found it. I'd have to lean toward, I guarantee you that will knap.
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Offline nclonghunter

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Re: rock i.d.
« Reply #2 on: April 15, 2015, 08:57:53 am »
I will likely be corrected here, but I believe that is creek cobble hornstone. It does not need heating. Good Find!
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Offline Bone pile

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Re: rock i.d.
« Reply #3 on: April 15, 2015, 09:14:45 am »
looks like it will knapp fine,send me some I'll check it for ya ::)
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Offline flungonin

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Re: rock i.d.
« Reply #4 on: April 15, 2015, 10:02:29 am »
If its heated, will it bring out more color?
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Offline TRACY

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« Reply #5 on: April 16, 2015, 06:36:07 am »
Glad to see you posting Marcus ! Daniel knows the rock in your area better than I , but it looks like good rock. Let us know if cooking it improves any. Looks like your showing that rock who's boss ;D


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Offline caveman2533

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Re: rock i.d.
« Reply #6 on: April 17, 2015, 10:08:20 am »
Its kentucky agate. Some of it can be real tough but will slick up with heat 550 or so.
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Offline mbt

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« Reply #7 on: May 12, 2015, 04:21:10 pm »
I cooked a batch and it turned kinda chalky and crumbly. It kidnapped much nicer before.the piece on the left is raw.
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Offline Zuma

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Re: rock i.d.
« Reply #8 on: May 12, 2015, 10:26:54 pm »
Too bad. Good raw chert usually crazes like that
when heated to high. I think your chert would be just fine raw.
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Offline caveman2533

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« Reply #9 on: May 12, 2015, 11:36:42 pm »
The chertier looking stuff on the left of the top picture looks better than then the stuff on the right. The right looks like the agate to me. I have had some of it do that also. Gets  kind of grittier and not so goo. I think it depends on the piece.
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Offline TRACY

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Re: rock i.d.
« Reply #10 on: May 13, 2015, 06:46:11 am »
Now we know. I think that rock will flake fine as is. You could try lower temps on a small batch, but raw looks like a good thing.


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