Recent content by Kingsolomon

I don't like to assume , I like to see and test things in hand , unfortunatly it's like looking at a gold nugget or a spray painted piece of lead in photos . And I would usually rather not chime in on this type of thing . Because it's not really going to tell you much .

I think you will be dissapointed once you finnish it . Not saying it in a bad way . I just think you like the challenge of building something like this . And when it's done , it facets for you ! So apart from the joy of knowing the machine you created can do that , I think you will move on to...

Ah. Ok , I thought you said they had light refracting out of them , and blue , didn't think it would be blue tourmaline as I don't think any has been found here ( green yes ) so if opaque , then scholl or something else as others have suggested . Sort of crazy trying to assess a stone from photos .

Looks like it has vertical striations , quartz has horizontal striations . Yet , it's just a photo , so hard to tell . If it's indicolite tourmaline , that would be something . I can test it if you want .

Possibly kyanite .

Garnet your after , or something else ?

There is a " back from tuscon " stall In sydney in a few weeks for sydney folk . At least you can look at what your about to buy . I'll try and post a link .

There is a spring set in that gauge that will act like you say over time , luckily it is replaceable, as Ultratec machines are updatable and replacement parts for the machines are compatable for models old and new . . I am on that step in refurbishing my older machine , so will be happy to order...

I completely understand all of this . But first , congratulations on purchasing a well proven machine that I consider one of the machines that will get you results one deserves from a substantial investment . A machine is a tool that will generate more expenses ! Laps polish and ect . As long...

So could of been traded , came from anywhere here , then lost .

Could be an original landowner relic that one reeks . Need a look at it .

And again ...https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=3437

just iPhone photos , but you get the picture .

60 carat australian emerald I'm working out how I can cut , hopefully a finnished product soon .

Give it a good scrub with Ajax and a nail brush then under the tap .