Archeologists help trying to identify stone carving?

March 29th, 2009 admin Posted in Earth Sciences & Geology 2 Comments »

Richard E asked:


I have an ancient stone carving, possibly incense burner figure is babboon like animal sitting position with crane or stork type bird standing erect with open bill under babboons arms which are embracing oval shaped bowl figure is 6" wide , 4" high 2 1/2" thick bowl has floral etching on front cluster of berries or fruit with narrow leaves are there any archeologists that can help me identify origin and age.I don't have a camera to add pic I'm in Sacramento Ca. area and could bring it to any one close to area to identify.

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How do I make radiolarians visible in radiolarian chert? Do I need to dissolve the chert?

December 16th, 2008 admin Posted in Earth Sciences & Geology 3 Comments »

Thomas B asked:


I recently went to the Marin Headlands and collected chunks of chert. I want to show my daughter what radiolarians look like. But even under a 200x microscope, I'm not seeing much. How do I make the radiolarians visible?

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What is the simple silicate chemical formula, what do amethyst, petrified wood, and chert have in common?

December 12th, 2008 admin Posted in Earth Sciences & Geology 2 Comments »

believex123 asked:


I have 3 questions

1) If diamond is the hardest known substance, what mineral substance could be used to cut and polish it? Another diamond (not sure)
2) What is the simplest silicate chemical formula?
3) What do amethyst, petrified wood, and chert have in common?

I cannot find these 3 answers. Please help. Thanks

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Where might I find flint or chert that is suitable for ‘flint’knapping arrow heads?

November 26th, 2008 admin Posted in Earth Sciences & Geology 1 Comment »

Stocky asked:


Looking in Wisconsin. Not looking to purchase but, rather, to find it in as natural of a state as possible. Riverbottoms? Trails on Glacial Drumlins?

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Hammer Stones for flint knapping?

October 25th, 2008 admin Posted in Earth Sciences & Geology 1 Comment »

bladesypher asked:


If anyone knows what the properties of a decent hamer-stone for flintknapping is, please tell me.

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