Petrified Roses

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Petrified Roses, or (Rose Rocks) as they are known locally, are the official state rock of OK, they are found in a band from KS, to TX, but the better ones are found near Noble
OK, they have a Rose Rock festival each year. (central ok)
Their description is, (Aggregates or clusters of tabular
crystals of barite, which forms in sandstones, enclosing the
sandy matrix within the crystals).
Local legend says they are tears of the Cherokees, when they
came over the (Trail of Tears)
We have been there a couple of times, on buying, & hunting,
trips, but it helps to know some local folks.

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Cynangyl said:
those are very pretty! :D I bet they last a lot longer than regular roses too! ;)


Thanks, they are long lasting, but if left out in
the weather, they will eventually lost some of their
shape, (sandy material).
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gypsyheart said:
Wow ! Those are so cool...I have never seen those before . Thanks !

You're Welcome,

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WOW! :o Those are freaking sweet! I never knew such things existed. HUGE thanks for the post! One of the coolest things I've seen in a while!
 

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fiatboy said:
WOW! :o Those are freaking sweet! I never knew such things existed. HUGE thanks for the post! One of the coolest things I've seen in a while!


Thanks, they are a nice collectible,

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Other states have (selenite roses), similar shape
but different material.

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UnEarthed72 said:
I'ts amazing that they are found in that shape,really cool stuff.

Nature is very mysterious for sure!!!

For sure,

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fiatboy said:
What's the price range to buy these things?

One about the size of a silver dollar, about$2.00
" " " " " " quarter, about $1.00
 

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nice fossis!

BTW, I'm home, got some rocks heading your way, soon as I get them in the mail.... had to haul 'em back like a pack mule, tried to mail them on post, but the sarge wouldnt let me. said no rocks, soil, foliage etc,etc. I tried to explain they were not merely rocks, but part of a systematic collection. he wasnt buying it.

great to be home.
-thomas
 

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That's all they cost? Wow! That's fantastic. I know what I'm going to be blowing my next paycheck on.
 

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lamplighter36 said:
nice fossis!

BTW, I'm home, got some rocks heading your way, soon as I get them in the mail.... had to haul 'em back like a pack mule, tried to mail them on post, but the sarge wouldnt let me. said no rocks, soil, foliage etc,etc. I tried to explain they were not merely rocks, but part of a systematic collection. he wasnt buying it.

great to be home.
-thomas

Welcome back Man, You guys & gals have been in
my prayers, thanks for your service to our country.
I understand about those 'Sargents', ( US Army three years.)
Send your return address, I will have to send you a 'surprise'

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