Biggs Jasper slab, 1/4 inch China Hollow Picture Rock - eBay (item 250361091404 end time Nov-24-09 10:49:52 PST)


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Item specifics

Type:	Slab	Origin:	Oregon
Lapidary Material Type:	Rough for Cabbing	Form, Shape:	Slab
Item Type:	Lapidary Materials	Type of Mineral:	Biggs Jasper

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China Hollow Picture Rock
Biggs Jasper

Shown wet, front and back

NOTE: my slabs are all natural, not treated in any way (dyed, heated, etc) unless noted here!
If you are still unsure, please ask.

If you don't see what you want in our store, ask. I might have it sitting around. (see "About us:" below)

Below is the same slab dry.

China Hollow Picture Rock

Size: 3 x 1 3/4 inches
Thickness: 1/4 inch
Weight: 2.1 oz, 60 grams, 298 carats
Form: rough slab, unpolished
Approximate Hardness (Moh's): 6-7
Transparency: Opaque
Locality: Oregon
Notes: This China Hollow Picture Rock is a type of Biggs Jasper from Oregon. Beautiful waves in beige, and browns make some very nice patterns. Shines like a mirror!
Flaws: It has an apparent crack across the middle. I can't feel it or break it. See the bigger picture.

NOTE: this is a front and back view, NOT 2 separate pieces!

This is an actual photograph of the slab you get.
The plastic stand is not included!

If you have ANY questions, please ask!
I would rather answer questions BEFORE you bid!

Why do we show slabs wet?
I have heard this question before, and some people think it is to hide defects! This is completely false!

When a slab is dry, scratches from the saw blade alter light waves so that the slab looks dull and hazy. By adding water, the water fills in those scratches so that you can see what it will look like when it is polished. Most lapidary people don't care what it looks like dry. I want to see what it will look like when it is polished.

Please read all terms before bidding!

About us:

If you don't see what you want in our store, ask. I might have it sitting around.
I have a ton of rock that I have yet to process.
Taking pictures and making listings is my biggest pain.
I may also have more of what is listed. I don't put it all up at once. I prefer a variety.
I don't like cutting the same thing all the time, and I like giving you a broader choice, so I only put up a few slabs at a time..
Also, living in Arizona during the winter, I can get just about anything...during the winter!

I have been working with rocks for around 25 years.
In fact, I just found a little flat lap that my Gramma gave me 40 years ago!
I am no expert yet, but I have picked up quite a bit of knowledge.
Although I can make some pretty nice cabochons, I now prefer just offering slabs.
I also cut other people's rocks for $3 per cut.
We spend the winter near Quartzsite, Arizona and the summer near Riverton, Wyoming.
I have numerous saws in both locations. (10 at last count)
I am retired from the US Air Force, and this keeps me busy.
Adrienne makes jewelry. Sometimes I will make her a cabochon to use. It works out nicely!

Payment information:
Payment must be received within 15 days of the end of the auction.
If there is a problem, CONTACT me!

Combining:
If you buy more than 1 slab, let me send an invoice. I can usually save you a buck or two.
For a ballpark figure, start with 4 ounces for shipping material, then add the individual ounces of the slabs together.
If you can stay under 16 ounces, then the slabs can be shipped together.

Slabs can be combined with other slabs, cabochons and tumblers (shipped USPS from AZ or WY).
They cannot be combined with Inland equipment, which is UPS only and shipped from Michigan.

Warranty information:
Please allow 7-14 days for delivery after processing, especially during holidays.

Returns: All items are guaranteed to be as described and to be free of unseen defects.
I cut the slab and I stand behind it. If you don't like it, send it back.
Shipping and handling is nonrefundable. If you do not agree with our terms, please do not bid.

If you have questions, we'll be happy to answer them. Please submit your valid user ID
with your questions. We reserve the right to refuse information to and bids from users with
nasty negs, private feedback, invalid IDs, or who are otherwise rude or discourteous.
We will file a non-paying bidder complaint after 15 days if you don't contact us.

Arizona Slabs and Cabs is a subdivison of Columbine-Rosebud Enterprises, Nature's Gifts of Arizona, and Bullseye Archery
Winter Address: October thru March: Brenda, Arizona 85348 (Salome area)
Summer Address: April through September: Riverton, Wyoming 82501

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Domestic handling time	Sales tax
Will usually ship within 2 business days of receiving cleared payment.	Seller charges sales tax for items shipped to: WY(5.0%) .

Return policy

Item must be returned within

Refund will be given as

Return policy details

14 days after the buyer receives it

Money Back

If the item is the wrong item, or if the item is significantly not as advertised, we will take it back.
If return is because of your error, then you will pay shipping both directions. 
If return is because of our error, we will pay for shipping.

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