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the Desert Rose · 08:50 PM

Gypsum in its crystal form

AussieTrev · 02-22-2013, 11:03 PM

Interesting and intriguing. Nice shot.

**crewl1** · 02-23-2013, 12:01 AM

Excellent close up Bob.

**rayallen** · 02-23-2013, 12:48 AM

Glad you told us what it was, Bob, otherwise I would not have known...or guessed. Good close-up.

**Bob Harris** · 02-23-2013, 01:40 AM

Originally posted by AussieTrev

Interesting and intriguing. Nice shot.

thanks Trev, this has been in my collection for about 50 years, it has worn down quite a bit from handling. It is quite soft.

**Bob Harris** · 02-23-2013, 01:42 AM

Originally posted by crewl1

Excellent close up Bob.

thanks Larry, maybe a bit too close now that I am viewing it. Always appreciated that you comment. Bob

**Bob Harris** · 02-23-2013, 01:44 AM

Originally posted by rayallen

Glad you told us what it was, Bob, otherwise I would not have known...or guessed. Good close-up.

thanks Ray, gypsum is quite common and used in many building materials. Time for you to get the RV out and travel about, take some photos and post when you can.

OrchidJulie · 02-23-2013, 04:12 AM

Originally posted by Bob Harris

thanks Trev, this has been in my collection for about 50 years, it has worn down quite a bit from handling. It is quite soft.

#2 on the Mohs scale, yes? Beautiful specimen, Bob!

**Bob Harris** · 02-23-2013, 06:04 AM

Originally posted by OrchidJulie

#2 on the Mohs scale, yes? Beautiful specimen, Bob!

Exactly Julie, too bad it isn't number 10 huh, a girls best friend they say.

**Sailor** · 02-23-2013, 08:03 AM

Originally posted by Bob Harris

thanks Trev, this has been in my collection for about 50 years, it has worn down quite a bit from handling. It is quite soft.

Hey Bob - great shot of . . . . . . . let's call it an old friend. I'm looking forward to seeing other stuff from your collection.

Jer

slowpez · 02-23-2013, 08:42 AM

I hunt for those everytime we go out west. Now I know you have them all. That is really a stunning specimen Bob. Lovely image too.

**volley** · 02-23-2013, 09:18 AM

Good job Bob! Interesting texture! Thanks for posting.

**Bob Harris** · 02-23-2013, 11:02 AM

Originally posted by Sailor

Hey Bob - great shot of . . . . . . . let's call it an old friend. I'm looking forward to seeing other stuff from your collection.

Jer

I'll take some photos of Terri later and post them buddy.

Don't you dare tell her I said that.

**Bob Harris** · 02-23-2013, 11:03 AM

Originally posted by slowpez

I hunt for those everytime we go out west. Now I know you have them all. That is really a stunning specimen Bob. Lovely image too.

thanks Susan, you just have to know where to find them, talk to someone at a local rockshop and they are a big help as you travel.

**Bob Harris** · 02-23-2013, 11:04 AM

Originally posted by volley

Good job Bob! Interesting texture! Thanks for posting.

thanks Norbert, I appreciate you taking a look, enjoy the roadster.

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AussieTrev Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,590	Interesting and intriguing. Nice shot.

02-23-2013, 12:01 AM	#3
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Excellent close up Bob.

02-23-2013, 12:48 AM	#4
rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014	Glad you told us what it was, Bob, otherwise I would not have known...or guessed. Good close-up.

02-23-2013, 01:40 AM	#5
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by AussieTrev Interesting and intriguing. Nice shot. thanks Trev, this has been in my collection for about 50 years, it has worn down quite a bit from handling. It is quite soft.

02-23-2013, 01:42 AM	#6
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by crewl1 Excellent close up Bob. thanks Larry, maybe a bit too close now that I am viewing it. Always appreciated that you comment. Bob

02-23-2013, 01:44 AM	#7
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by rayallen Glad you told us what it was, Bob, otherwise I would not have known...or guessed. Good close-up. thanks Ray, gypsum is quite common and used in many building materials. Time for you to get the RV out and travel about, take some photos and post when you can.

02-23-2013, 04:12 AM	#8
OrchidJulie Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Magic City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,999	Originally posted by Bob Harris thanks Trev, this has been in my collection for about 50 years, it has worn down quite a bit from handling. It is quite soft. #2 on the Mohs scale, yes? Beautiful specimen, Bob!

02-23-2013, 06:04 AM	#9
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by OrchidJulie #2 on the Mohs scale, yes? Beautiful specimen, Bob! Exactly Julie, too bad it isn't number 10 huh, a girls best friend they say.

02-23-2013, 08:03 AM	#10
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	Originally posted by Bob Harris thanks Trev, this has been in my collection for about 50 years, it has worn down quite a bit from handling. It is quite soft. Hey Bob - great shot of . . . . . . . let's call it an old friend. I'm looking forward to seeing other stuff from your collection. Jer

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slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461	I hunt for those everytime we go out west. Now I know you have them all. That is really a stunning specimen Bob. Lovely image too.

02-23-2013, 09:18 AM	#12
volley Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springe Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,693	Good job Bob! Interesting texture! Thanks for posting.

02-23-2013, 11:02 AM	#13
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sailor Hey Bob - great shot of . . . . . . . let's call it an old friend. I'm looking forward to seeing other stuff from your collection. Jer I'll take some photos of Terri later and post them buddy. Don't you dare tell her I said that.

02-23-2013, 11:03 AM	#14
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by slowpez I hunt for those everytime we go out west. Now I know you have them all. That is really a stunning specimen Bob. Lovely image too. thanks Susan, you just have to know where to find them, talk to someone at a local rockshop and they are a big help as you travel.

02-23-2013, 11:04 AM	#15
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by volley Good job Bob! Interesting texture! Thanks for posting. thanks Norbert, I appreciate you taking a look, enjoy the roadster.

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