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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Dec 5, 2011 21:08:14 GMT -5
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snuffy
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Post by snuffy on Dec 5, 2011 21:15:31 GMT -5
Those are some unique looking rocks. Love the red "caps"on them.I dont recall ever seeing any quite like those.
snuffy
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Post by tntmom on Dec 5, 2011 21:27:40 GMT -5
Nice!!!!
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Dec 5, 2011 21:28:10 GMT -5
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NorthShore-Rocks
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Post by NorthShore-Rocks on Dec 5, 2011 21:44:58 GMT -5
Thats a neat rock! I love the little Jaspilite pebbles buried in the quartz!
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Post by paulshiroma on Dec 5, 2011 22:25:49 GMT -5
Interesting pieces! I've never seen it tumbled although that probably means I've not been looking! Duh! Paul
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Post by Toad on Dec 5, 2011 23:08:07 GMT -5
Nice work with what appears to be a difficult stone.
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Post by manofglass on Dec 5, 2011 23:36:07 GMT -5
there found in lower michigan to but meny are much bigger then the ones I see in your photos puddingstones are found in gravel pits thoughout the state if you want to know what other stones found in michigan go to the D.E.Q.ask for pamplet 6 Collecting Rocks,Minerals and Fossils in Michigan by Steven E. Wilson
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Post by tandl on Dec 6, 2011 19:21:47 GMT -5
Cool ! They are also found in Illinois
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Dec 6, 2011 21:28:33 GMT -5
The research we have done shows the further north in eastern michigan and into canada the larger they and more abdundant they are. heres a picture of the largest one we have found near our cabin on Drummond Island. Its about 6 foot in diameter and has great content in it. If there were a saw big enough a single slab would make an awesome dinning room table top! Chuck
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carloscinco
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Post by carloscinco on Dec 6, 2011 21:38:41 GMT -5
That's a nice mess of pudding-stone. Well finished. You did pick a tough material for the first time. Good Job!
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Post by frane on Dec 7, 2011 21:26:38 GMT -5
That is a beautiful tumble! Best part is that it is local for you! Keep up the great work! Fran
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Post by NatureNut on Dec 7, 2011 21:33:32 GMT -5
Wow, what a great looking tumble!!! Jo
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Post by talkingstones on Dec 8, 2011 19:36:02 GMT -5
Hi! Great tumble! I'm thinking the white spots are the quartzite or quartz left in them, not the polish. I am running into this same problem in some luna agates I'm working. It's almost chalky in appearance and makes one think that they really messed up the stone, but, it's actually the composition of the stone. From the photo's and knowing, I'm not thinking this messes up the stones but rather adds to their beauty! You guys did a wonderful job with the tumble and have a great start to years of discovery to come!
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Post by talkingstones on Dec 8, 2011 19:36:20 GMT -5
Hi! Great tumble! I'm thinking the white spots are the quartzite or quartz left in them, not the polish. I am running into this same problem in some luna agates I'm working. It's almost chalky in appearance and makes one think that they really messed up the stone, but, it's actually the composition of the stone. From the photo's and knowing, I'm not thinking this messes up the stones but rather adds to their beauty! You guys did a wonderful job with the tumble and have a great start to years of discovery to come!
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Dec 8, 2011 20:38:22 GMT -5
Thanks for all the encouragement. We have another batch running in aluminum oxide right now and after only 3 days they look better than this batch did after 2 weeks in cerium. Seeing all the great stuff you guys do has my son's head spinning with big plans ... Lol
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NDK
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Post by NDK on Dec 11, 2011 21:18:56 GMT -5
Awesome tumbles. I love that big 'un you found. That super duty will drag that thing no problem, hook up to it and take it home! lol Good to hear your son's interested in this hobby too. It's a good way to keep close.
Nate
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