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3,474 41,767 Back into rock hunting at 80
by 1dave
Mar 18, 2024 7:40:53 GMT -5
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255 2,245 RTH has Grown Up
by 1dave
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Rock tumbling discussion topics including rotary or vibe methods, recipes, grits, cleanup, etc. Get help from world class rock tumbling experts

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6,108 77,131 Something strange is happening in my waste bucket
by Pat
Mar 18, 2024 23:40:45 GMT -5
No New Posts Rock Tumbling Photos - 3 Viewing

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4,205 58,280 Brown/Redish Jasper Tumble - 2nd Batch - Updated 3/10/2024
by chris1956
Mar 18, 2024 16:08:57 GMT -5
No New Posts Creating Cabochons - 5 Viewing

All things related to creating cabochons, including photos of your latest masterpieces, works in progress, or requests for advice

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12,239 165,377 Something different
by johnthor1963
Mar 18, 2024 17:52:26 GMT -5
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5,167 66,617 March 2024 Wire Wrapper's Challenge
by rockjunquie
Mar 18, 2024 7:25:53 GMT -5
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Discussions and photos related to the art of metal smithing with silver, gold, or any other metals

Sub-board: Metal Smithing Tutorials

1,096 15,291 Ring with Ethiopian opal.
by mossyrockhound
Mar 7, 2024 0:33:50 GMT -5
No New Posts Special Creations (intarsia, glass, metal, etc.)

Show off your special projects, or finished pieces you created using alternative methods or materials, as you expand your creativity beyond simple lapidary

1,696 25,628 Glass saga 2020, 2 new bricks February 26
by jhenyarockhound
Mar 11, 2024 12:17:41 GMT -5
No New Posts Flat Lap Polishing Methods (displays, cabs, faceting, etc.) - 1 Viewing

Share your flat lapidary techniques and outcomes! Discuss machines, grit sequences, polishing compounds, and showcase your polished flat polished rocks and gems.

133 1,821 Best entry level angled lap or cab machine?
by docharber
Mar 13, 2024 1:44:08 GMT -5
No New Posts Rock Carving - 1 Viewing

Discussions and photos related to the carving of rocks including tools, methods, materials, and outcomes

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371 5,147 Just got my first saw, help!
by 1dave
Mar 16, 2024 6:07:26 GMT -5
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Discussion and photos of all things related to the art of sphere making, including techniques, equipment, and showing off your finished specimens

182 3,027 Sphere grinding cups
by Tommy
Feb 22, 2024 21:35:00 GMT -5

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The sub-groups herein are provided as a depository for rock sciences related posts that are specifically written in article format. Please do not post questions in these areas. Posts here are created as topic specific articles, or they are judged by staff to be exceptional and informative on a rock sciences subject, and are moved here by staff

Sub-boards: Rock and Mineral Identification, Geology 101, Archaeology and Artifacts, Paleontology and Fossils, Astronomy, Impacts, Physics

860 6,089 Faults - Right or Left?
by 1dave
Mar 18, 2024 15:23:44 GMT -5
No New Posts General Rocks Board - 6 Viewing

All things rock related that don't really seem to fit into a specific category.

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14,002 153,391 What do you call the part
by Mark K
Mar 19, 2024 5:11:56 GMT -5
No New Posts Cutting Rocks - Slabs and Saws - 5 Viewing

We want to see your rock slabs, fresh off the saw. Saws, blades, maintenance, refurbishing, or just cutting rocks in general

6,530 67,617 What is This?
by creativeness718
Mar 19, 2024 1:03:54 GMT -5
No New Posts Lapidary Equipment - 8 Viewing

Equipment related discussions including repairs, maintenance, refurbishing vintage equipment, or show us your home made equipment projects

DIY LAPIDARY PROJECTS PAGE

2,356 28,260 Say goodbye to Lortone Tumblers...
by hypodactylus
Mar 17, 2024 17:05:48 GMT -5
No New Posts Rock Specimens and Themed Threads - 1 Viewing

Show us your rock specimens that are destined for a display case, or take part in our shared theme threads such as the very popular Thunderegg Thursdays, and Coprolite. Start one of your own and lets see if it grows.

3,660 46,685 Mineral specimens from my last two trips (Pic heavy)
by wargrafix
Mar 19, 2024 4:57:21 GMT -5
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Discussions and photos of all things related to fossils and ancient human artifacts

1,241 13,583 Recent fossil find Southern Nevada
by vegasjames
Mar 18, 2024 8:31:09 GMT -5
No New Posts The Meteorites Board

The meteorite board is a gathering space where meteorite enthusiasts, collectors, researchers, and artists engage in discussions, share knowledge, and showcase their passion for these extraterrestrial relics. Through a dynamic array of threads, members exchange insights on meteorite identification, classification, scientific research, creative applications, and collecting experiences.

36 366 Meteorite strikes may create unexpected form of silica
by vegasjames
Mar 15, 2024 18:38:06 GMT -5
No New Posts Rock Identification Help - 6 Viewing

Post photos and ask questions to get help identifying your unknown rocks and specimens

3,417 28,835 Tennessee agate?
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Mar 18, 2024 23:48:08 GMT -5

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824 30,161 @rockpickerforever Memorial Guessing Game
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by rockjunquie
Mar 17, 2024 16:00:39 GMT -5
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Mar 18, 2024 14:36:54 GMT -5
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