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1864hatter  
Posted : Monday, 10 February 2014 3:22:32 PM(UTC)
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These are the stones.
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And now....On sandy beaches and muddy soil, rings and coins await my coil!
Mudwiggle  
Posted : Tuesday, 11 February 2014 1:04:09 PM(UTC)
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Likely to be diopside. PM sent.
Metal Kiwi  
Posted : Tuesday, 11 February 2014 1:40:11 PM(UTC)
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They are interesting looking rocks.
Similar appearance to the rock used for some small carved items my wife brought back
from Canada 20 years ago. Can't remember the name of the rock though.

MK