usaman65 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Hi- I bought a very large piece of hell Creek cretaceous Amber not too long ago, The biggest I have ever seen. I was told that it could not be cut, being too brittle and too rare to destroy it trying to cut it. I left the back rough because it makes the piece look like gold. I believe this is the first Gem grade hell Creek Cretaceous amber cabbed in the world, I may have it set, as I have done with New Jersey Cretaceous Amber. Kevin chomicki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usaman65 Posted April 1, 2010 Author Share Posted April 1, 2010 Kevin Chomicki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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siteseer Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Kevin Chomicki Wow, that is big for hell Creek amber. Every other piece I've seen (maybe three total) was more like a smudge the thickness of an aspirin but almost as long as yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usaman65 Posted April 1, 2010 Author Share Posted April 1, 2010 (edited) It was the biggest piece I have ever seen, It was purchased at the Tuscon Show by Mark Bennet, I bought it from him rough. I have pictures of the Rough before it was cut if you would like to see them. Kevin Chomicki Edited April 1, 2010 by usaman65 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 ...I have pictures of the Rough before it was cut if you would like to see them. Yes please! Before & after would be great "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Owens Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Beautiful specimen! Great photos! -----"Your Texas Connection!"------ Fossils: Windows to the past Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usaman65 Posted April 1, 2010 Author Share Posted April 1, 2010 BEFORE Kevin Chomicki AFTER Kevin Chomicki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pleecan Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Very nice Kevin... congratulations on your purchase. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Nice work! It was pretty when you got it; it's a real gem now "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefootgirl Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Drooling here! Thanks for sharing that with us. I love amber. In formal logic, a contradiction is the signal of defeat: but in the evolution of real knowledge, it marks the first step in progress toward victory. Alfred North Whithead 'Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia!' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usaman65 Posted April 2, 2010 Author Share Posted April 2, 2010 Thanks guys Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefootgirl Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 That really is a magnificent piece you have. I can't stop coming back to take a look at it. In formal logic, a contradiction is the signal of defeat: but in the evolution of real knowledge, it marks the first step in progress toward victory. Alfred North Whithead 'Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia!' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dactyll Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Kev Nice Work!..... Leaving the back rough as found was a great idea...... Cheers Steve... And Welcome if your a New Member... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iskandar Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 I like your works! The hell Creek amber looks like deep gold colored amber. Large hell Creek amber is 'very precious' especially if they are cracks-free quality. What other amber he (Mark Bennett) have? This is my tiny hell Creek amber cabochon I've made..but its smaller than Kev have . This tiny cabochon from hell Creek Fm., Wibaux Co., Montana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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