ontherocks
noticing nice landscape pebbles
Member since May 2017
Posts: 76
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Post by ontherocks on May 26, 2018 20:30:30 GMT -5
Here are some recent rocks I tumbled. The first is some Morgan Hill Jasper I purchased at a local rock show. This is the worst tumbing material. I don't think there is a single piece below that is free of imperfections. I rarely ever see if for sale, so I took a chance on it. I really do like it. Here are a few closer Next is some carnelian agate purchased from Gems By Mail. This stuff fractured quite a bit, especially the red, but I thought there was a ton of variety and I really like how they turned out: Here is the rough: Here are the best of the bunch polished: Close ups: I also tumbled some blue lace agate I purchased at the local rock show. These were pretty thin pieces, so not a lot of lace visible, but the blue color is outstanding. Rough: The finished product: I also tumbled some turritella agate I got from a local rock show. After a lot of frustration, I found I have the most success if I bust up this rock into small pieces. The bigger pieces seem to have too much undercutting. The good piece polish right up though. Rough: Polished: Last, I purchased a few chunks of clear quartz from Gems By Mail awhile ago. I think they came up pretty cool, they look like ice cubes when polished. Rough: Polished: Thanks for looking. Hope everyone has a nice Memorial Day holiday.
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tkvancil
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since September 2011
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Post by tkvancil on May 27, 2018 8:06:09 GMT -5
Nice Show! I really like the Morgan Hill. All your rocks can be troublesome tumbles. Whatever you're doing keep it up, they all look really good.
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Fossilman
Cave Dweller
Member since January 2009
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Post by Fossilman on May 27, 2018 9:03:08 GMT -5
Those are really some nice tumblers......Liking them!
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Post by orrum on May 27, 2018 9:05:47 GMT -5
Those r great, really like the carnellian!
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rodeodan
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since January 2010
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Post by rodeodan on May 27, 2018 11:44:40 GMT -5
Fantastic!!
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