CUL-Ann
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Post by CUL-Ann on Sept 30, 2008 21:50:03 GMT -5
My wonderful hubby got me some fuschite.
I see the hardness is 2-3
I also think I see that it could be flacky.
Can anyone give me some pointers for tumbling these.
Photos would be nice.
also does anyone have finshed items photos.
thanks,
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Post by akansan on Sept 30, 2008 22:31:39 GMT -5
I've only worked with silicated fuschite, and only on a grinder. It was definitely harder than a 2-3, but not as hard as a 7, I'd say. Really crappy pic of the cab:  It was really much greener than this. I've done five cabs (only picture is this one), and haven't had a lick of trouble. |
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Post by deb193redux on Sept 30, 2008 23:42:19 GMT -5
I dint think 2-3 can be tumbled. maybe smooth and hand polish a face if not too much flakey
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Oct 1, 2008 9:19:07 GMT -5
I tried some in the tumbler- I would show you pictures but after 2 weeks in course it was all gone!! I would not recommend tumbling it.
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CUL-Ann
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Post by CUL-Ann on Oct 1, 2008 20:46:22 GMT -5
If I don't tumble it how do I work it??
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Oct 2, 2008 11:46:16 GMT -5
Probably on a grinder- or maybe hand polishing??
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181lizard
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Post by 181lizard on Oct 2, 2008 13:16:07 GMT -5
CUL-Ann...it can be extremely fragile. Basically, it's glitter. (mica) Akansan has cabbed (I think they're beauts...by the way!) some of the harder type.    This is the fuschite I have. It's a good sized hunk. Natural glitter green. (reminds me of Christmas!) From Africa. Have to keep it out of sunlight or it will bleach out. I've chipped off a few pieces to send to other member. This piece has layers that I can remove sorta like a biscuit. Now remember...it can come in different forms, some of which can be worked...but not very many. Mine is more of a pretty rock...mineral display piece. Do you have a picture you can post of your? It would be helpfull for us to see! |
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