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Rock and Mineral Identification

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Wooferhound: it's Cicada me if its Cicada you May 8, 2024 20:40:29 GMT -5

1dave: To fix any body problem Just place a spoon on it and tap with another spoon. The WEB has spoken! May 8, 2024 21:54:09 GMT -5

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thestripedone: Hi all May 10, 2024 17:16:19 GMT -5

thestripedone: I've been using ceridium oxide for my 4th step of polishing. I was wondering if there is a 5th step for a super polish May 10, 2024 17:20:10 GMT -5

amygdule: Silicon Carbide SiC grind in Rotary then Aluminum Oxide AO polish in a vibe... May 10, 2024 17:37:12 GMT -5 *

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RWA3006: I heard sriracha is getting scarce again. May 13, 2024 21:59:57 GMT -5

parfive: Les cucaracha are always in season. May 14, 2024 0:14:28 GMT -5

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