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    Tile saw for cutting rocks.

    Think I’d be wearing a mask, goggles and ear plugs as well.
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    Tile saw for cutting rocks.

    Was wondering what is the best tile saw for cutting rocks? Was looking at the Norton Clipper TT180 https://sydneytools.com.au/product/norton-tt180bm-550w-180mm-7-clipper-tile-saw?gclid=Cj0KCQjw-daUBhCIARIsALbkjSZiFygLa3TIN07IHLwVeVMETNOGTYA0X_4nCTL0SNJb4-5rprLSBnsaApQyEALw_wcB Thoughts?
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    Can someone identify this? Some sort of resin?

    I’m going to take it to the local lapidary club & see if they can help. There’s also a museum where they meet so hopefully someone has some ideas.
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    Can someone identify this? Some sort of resin?

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    Can someone identify this? Some sort of resin?

    I bought a UV torch & this is the result.
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    Can someone identify this? Some sort of resin?

    Well it melted & went hard not black. I’m still thinking Copal. I found this article it’s interesting . Also nothing mentions Ambergris being a bright red colour. https://takeonethingoff.com/blog/2022/02/28/the-attar-guide-ambergris-a-primer/
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    Can someone identify this? Some sort of resin?

    It weighs 58grams lol. I better stop trying to polish it 🙄😂.
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    Can someone identify this? Some sort of resin?

    Maybe it’s not illegal! Just found this: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/lismore/rare-valuable-whale-vomit-found-on-north-coast-beach/news-story/bc5adb31ec33e3c123081cc43a3ccf3d?amp
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    Can someone identify this? Some sort of resin?

    Yes but it’s illegal to have & sell in NSW 🤷‍♀️
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    Can someone identify this? Some sort of resin?

    Wow! 😳😱🤫😬 ok……I was reading all about it. Very interesting! Be careful what you pick up on the beach 🤦‍♀️. Hopefully it’s not ambergris!
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    Can someone identify this? Some sort of resin?

    It’s very light but it sinks in water, floats in salted water. Has a distinct pleasant smell. I polished it a bit with fine sandpaper, it’s fairly soft but I can’t scratch it with my nail . I was wondering if it could be Amber? We’ve had some huge seas lately.
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    ❓Your Mineral Identification Questions answered here

    Was just wondering what the green & blue bits were.
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    ❓Your Mineral Identification Questions answered here

    Anyone know what this may be? Also Thanks
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