88pathoffroad
spending too much on rocks
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Post by 88pathoffroad on Nov 26, 2008 19:48:57 GMT -5
These are the small agates and stones that I've been culling from the Model B on coarse grind...lots of little beach agates, some Calapooya purple, some Holley Blue, a little jasper and some cabs that were taking up space on a shelf.  5 days on 120/220. The green colander has pieces of broken brown granite scrap I got from a new condo countertop install. I use them for filler.  I'll post back here with pics when they're done as well. |
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Sabre52
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Me and my gal, Rosie
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Post by Sabre52 on Nov 26, 2008 20:24:34 GMT -5
Those are looking good! That purple really jumps right out at ya....Mel
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Post by frane on Nov 27, 2008 9:27:44 GMT -5
They already look great!
Fran
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MidNight~Rocksi3
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Post by MidNight~Rocksi3 on Nov 28, 2008 13:25:42 GMT -5
is that the same purple I was after? wow those turned out great.. ..
I like the tiny tumbles.. always make for great gifts... So.. did you get any more of that agate yet?
*smiles*
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88pathoffroad
spending too much on rocks
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Post by 88pathoffroad on Nov 28, 2008 15:43:46 GMT -5
Yup, I picked out about a half-pound of purple agate the other day. It's all in the Model B getting skin removal therapy right now. The problem with the purple agate from the Calapooya is that it comes in tiny nodules and broken shards, not in thick chunks you can really use or cut up for lapidary projects. I could make several necklaces if I had a bead drill! |
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Post by sparkles on Nov 30, 2008 11:38:36 GMT -5
Ah - there's nothing better than a little "ex-foliating" tumble! ;D
Really pretty tumbles - the purple Agate's really leap out! ;D
Cheers,
Sparkles.
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ejs
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Post by ejs on Dec 6, 2008 8:28:53 GMT -5
Great job! How about some closeups of the purple ones?
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88pathoffroad
spending too much on rocks
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Post by 88pathoffroad on Dec 7, 2008 1:07:13 GMT -5
Allrighty then. Here's one that was just big enough to face polish...  Tumbled and vibe polished...  Tumbled up to 500 grit.  Latest batch I collected recently, one week on 60-90 grit.  Forgive the shadows and craptastic digital imagery... |
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Dec 7, 2008 8:25:31 GMT -5
Cool stuff! Purple is so rare, at least around here.
Are those eyes or pits? If they're eyes, can you please post a close-up? I love eye agates...
Thanks!
Chuck
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MidNight~Rocksi3
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Post by MidNight~Rocksi3 on Dec 7, 2008 9:57:28 GMT -5
Oh yeah!!!!! that face polished one ROCKS!!!!! see I want some of that!!!that is some beautiful kinda agate! and it's shine is outstanding..!!!!! Can't wait till you go get more! and let me know if you get any bigger pieces. I'm still willing to get my trade on with ya!
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88pathoffroad
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Post by 88pathoffroad on Dec 7, 2008 15:21:45 GMT -5
The agate has eyes but they're not 'in' the agate, they're apparently another mineral that formed first on the skin of the agate. Some look interesting, others just get in the way.
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rockwolf
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Post by rockwolf on Dec 17, 2008 9:39:47 GMT -5
Those purple agates are fantastic!!! You collected them yourself? Wow!
I think they look really good even at the 500 grit stage! Superb!
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rollingstone
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Post by rollingstone on Dec 18, 2008 3:32:57 GMT -5
In those close-up pics, many of them look so much like Laguna agates that I'd never be able to tell them apart.
-Don
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