Group 10: Corkscrews?

[Jjay]

Ok, I'm taking a chance and saying that 5 of these are corkscrews. And I don't know about the other one. I'm probably about to find out I don't know anything about any of them.

[Steph]

Well done.  All except for #5 are corkscrews.  Some have other names also.

#1 is called a Popeye.

#2 is a Spiral

#3 is an Onyx

#4 might be a Carnelian Agate -- does it have a tan base which glows green under blacklight?

#6 looks like it might be a hybrid. of some kind with the trace of green along the orange.

 

#5 might be a Vitro.  Pictures of the seams would be good here.

[Steph]

All corks are good but Carnelians and Popeyes stand out. 

[Jjay]

Hey Steph. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. 

Marble #4 doesn't glow under a black light. After seeing this view, do you still go with a carnelian?

i think I got the seam on #5. If not I'll try again. I'm really greatful for your help Steph.

[Steph]

Okay, not Carnelian.  ,#4 is what Akro would have called a "moss agate".   (There are both cork and patch versions of "moss agate".)

Collectors have a different name for it.  Might be a "cherry-ade".  But I can't remember if cherry-ades are also supposed to glow.  I'll wait for someone else to help out with that one.

 

I'll stick with Vitro on #5.