Another Batch Finished

Rogue Trader
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Another Batch Finished Apr 19, 2009 16:58:00 GMT -5

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Post by Rogue Trader on Apr 19, 2009 16:58:00 GMT -5

This is another batch finished today.

Mainly Banded Agates and Carnelian, with loads of extras that have been returned back to stage 1. The ones you see are the best of the batch.

I'm not shy when it comes to reprimanding the failed ones. They can go back and start all over again.

The Batch

Banded Agate

Carnelian and an Unknown (To Me) One.

Carnelian Alone

I've absolutely no idea what this one is, where it came from, or how I even got hold of it, but hey, it polished up pretty fine.

If I had to pick a favourite stone out of the whole batch this would be it.

And this unknown one is pictured because it has the deepest shine and reflects well

Thanks for looking

"My friends have made the story of my life. In a thousand ways they have turned my limitations into beautiful privileges and enabled me to walk serene and happy in the shadow cast by my desperation."

Noosh9057 fully equipped rock polisher Member since November 2003 Posts: 1,613	Another Batch Finished Apr 19, 2009 17:17:33 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Noosh9057 on Apr 19, 2009 17:17:33 GMT -5 wow very nice.
	God Bless. Roger Noosh

frane misunderstood rock expert Member since July 2008 Posts: 11,015	Another Batch Finished Apr 19, 2009 17:20:01 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by frane on Apr 19, 2009 17:20:01 GMT -5 Really nice group here! I love your unknown. Almost like a montana but it has some extra color to it. Seems to have a smiling face in it, laying down. That shine in the last is amazing! Fran

ejs spending too much on rocks Member since July 2008 Posts: 478	Another Batch Finished Apr 19, 2009 21:03:11 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ejs on Apr 19, 2009 21:03:11 GMT -5 Great batch, rogue, thanks for posting! Your "favourite" looks a bit like cornflake carnelian, no?

NorthShore-Rocks fully equipped rock polisher Member since December 2008 Posts: 1,004	Another Batch Finished Apr 19, 2009 21:34:01 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by NorthShore-Rocks on Apr 19, 2009 21:34:01 GMT -5 Sweet batch Rogue! Where are those banded agates from? I like that color combo.

Condor driving up their electric bill Woodward Agates Member since February 2005 Posts: 2,772	Another Batch Finished Apr 19, 2009 21:38:03 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Condor on Apr 19, 2009 21:38:03 GMT -5 Really nice. To me, that unknown looks like a Montana agate. That last one almost looks like petrified wood. Great job on them. Condor
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Sabre52 Cave Dweller Me and my gal, Rosie Member since August 2005 Posts: 20,496	Another Batch Finished Apr 19, 2009 23:10:26 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sabre52 on Apr 19, 2009 23:10:26 GMT -5 Nice batch and a great shine! I'd say the unknown is Montana too. I can see why you like the carnelian with the cornflakes. That's a cool stone....Mel

150FromFundy fully equipped rock polisher Member since February 2009 Posts: 1,520	Another Batch Finished Apr 20, 2009 10:47:02 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 150FromFundy on Apr 20, 2009 10:47:02 GMT -5 If your unknown is not a Montana Agate, I will eat it. Please send it my way as I am already drooling like a Pavlovian dog in anticipation. Nice batch! 150FromFundy

Saskrock fully equipped rock polisher Member since October 2007 Posts: 1,852	Another Batch Finished Apr 20, 2009 22:59:57 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Saskrock on Apr 20, 2009 22:59:57 GMT -5 Great looking batch and a super job on the photos.
	Scott

rockwizz freely admits to licking rocks Member since May 2007 Posts: 971	Another Batch Finished Apr 21, 2009 0:23:17 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockwizz on Apr 21, 2009 0:23:17 GMT -5 That unknown translucent one with black intrusions looks like a montana moss agate to me, but I could be wrong. Nice batch though. Ozzy

MikeS fully equipped rock polisher Member since January 2009 Posts: 1,081	Another Batch Finished Apr 21, 2009 17:14:21 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MikeS on Apr 21, 2009 17:14:21 GMT -5 excellent batch...I'd say your unknown is montana moss agate....

MyNewHobby driving up their electric bill Member since January 2009 Posts: 2,282	Another Batch Finished Apr 21, 2009 19:51:42 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MyNewHobby on Apr 21, 2009 19:51:42 GMT -5 Rogue .... I love those banded agates .... they are so pretty!!!!!!!! And as for the your very unique ones .... Awesome!!! Julie
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darrad fully equipped rock polisher Member since September 2006 Posts: 1,636	Another Batch Finished Apr 21, 2009 20:17:38 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by darrad on Apr 21, 2009 20:17:38 GMT -5 The Carnelian in beautiful!!! Please tell me those banded agates have to be Bots!
	Dave

Rogue Trader
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Another Batch Finished Apr 24, 2009 5:23:43 GMT -5

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Post by Rogue Trader on Apr 24, 2009 5:23:43 GMT -5

Thanks for the heads up on the (now known as) Montana Moss Agate. Believe it or not, I have only just recently been mentioning to someone that I really like that material and I wish I could get hold of some. Seems I had a little piece all along.

Condor - thanks for the possible ID of one as a piece of petrified wood. I picked that up on one of my journeys one time. because of it's shape and size I used to just keep it in my pocket as a kinda worry stone (must have carried it around for at least as year), anyway, I have recently found another like it and that will be going in the tumbler soon.

Regarding the banded agates? LOL, I dunno where I got those from. They were in the bottom of my

half empty

bucket of 'I've smashed those up good and proper' stones. Normally used for stuff I found on the beach. I've not been beach combing in Botswana before so I guess I never picked those myself

150FromFundy - I tried posting the Montana to you but it got returned to sender address unknown

The Carnelian - I had about 10 kilos (20lbs) of that type. I've got some more tumbling now, I've given some away

(I think I used it as filler pieces in 3 seperate parcels), I sold some on fleabay and I still have about 2lbs left. It's one of my fav stones, but I only use it as a filler in the tumblers because it takes so damn long to grind down to a nice smooth rounded shape.

Last Edit: Apr 24, 2009 5:31:23 GMT -5 by Rogue Trader

"My friends have made the story of my life. In a thousand ways they have turned my limitations into beautiful privileges and enabled me to walk serene and happy in the shadow cast by my desperation."

NatureNut no longer being taken for granite Peace Member since November 2008 Posts: 7,893	Another Batch Finished Apr 24, 2009 6:37:29 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by NatureNut on Apr 24, 2009 6:37:29 GMT -5 :nono: :nono: :nono: Not half-empty-- you mean half-full... ;D ;D ;D

Rogue Trader freely admits to licking rocks "Don't cry because you are leaving, smile because you were there." Member since December 2008 Posts: 839	Another Batch Finished Apr 24, 2009 6:40:01 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Rogue Trader on Apr 24, 2009 6:40:01 GMT -5 Apr 24, 2009 6:37:29 GMT -5 NatureNut said: Not half-empty-- you mean half-full... ;D ;D ;D LOL, you will of course have noticed the winkies at the start and end of the half empty
	"My friends have made the story of my life. In a thousand ways they have turned my limitations into beautiful privileges and enabled me to walk serene and happy in the shadow cast by my desperation."

NatureNut no longer being taken for granite Peace Member since November 2008 Posts: 7,893	Another Batch Finished Apr 24, 2009 6:57:55 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by NatureNut on Apr 24, 2009 6:57:55 GMT -5 How could I miss them?
	Last Edit: Apr 24, 2009 6:58:13 GMT -5 by NatureNut

Bikerrandy can identify rocks - even green ones Say what?? Member since September 2005 Posts: 15,688	Another Batch Finished Apr 25, 2009 22:52:25 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bikerrandy on Apr 25, 2009 22:52:25 GMT -5 I missed this thread, those look great!!
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Jack ( Yorkshire) has started giving rock gifts God created - I'M Investigating Member since November 2004 Posts: 3,076	Another Batch Finished Apr 26, 2009 1:38:32 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Apr 26, 2009 1:38:32 GMT -5 Nice Batch RT That BA is fantastic Jack Yorkshire UK
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colliel82 has rocks in the head Member since November 2007 Posts: 664	Another Batch Finished May 1, 2009 9:48:41 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by colliel82 on May 1, 2009 9:48:41 GMT -5 Love the banded agate.