ktg
starting to shine!
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Post by ktg on May 14, 2009 22:23:17 GMT -5
Here's some pics of my 2nd batch of tumbled rocks - these are mostly rocks my husband bought me from a local rock shop. Overall, I was pleased with how they turned out. It's great having a place like this to learn and share. KT   |
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10thumbs
spending too much on rocks
I want to be reincarnated as a dog.
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Post by 10thumbs on May 14, 2009 22:51:33 GMT -5
Is that pyrite in the bottom of the first picture? We have a couple chunks of pyrite and some hematite but it doesn't look to me like it would ever come out that smooth.
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Post by frane on May 15, 2009 8:19:49 GMT -5
Looks like you have some wonderful shine on some of those! If some didn't shine well (I am only guessing because some look like they are softer stones), don't worry. Set them aside for a softer load and add them back in. That is the beauty of it all. You can redo when ever you choose.
I think you have a great batch here!
Fran
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ktg
starting to shine!
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Post by ktg on May 15, 2009 15:43:08 GMT -5
Pyrite? I really have no idea - hopefully I'll learn more about identification as I go along. I'm also still trying to figure out about the hardness of rocks and which ones will tumble best together. Ok... confession... right now I just kinda throw a bunch together and see what happens!! HaHa! Thanks KT
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wyobrian
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by wyobrian on May 16, 2009 8:56:29 GMT -5
very nice batch great shine  brian |
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mossyrockhound
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Post by mossyrockhound on May 16, 2009 20:19:19 GMT -5
Nice tumbles KT! I like that blue one peeking out of the pile in the second photo.
Garry
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Post by Michael John on May 16, 2009 20:24:09 GMT -5
Ktg, do a Google for "Mohs scale". That's the 1-10 scale which describes the hardness of stones. With a handful of basic stones, you can determine the approximate hardness of all of your stones. I hope that helps you!
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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on May 18, 2009 2:21:51 GMT -5
Hi A Excelent shine on them as well as a good selection
jack
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Post by MyNewHobby on May 18, 2009 12:17:51 GMT -5
The shine is amazing!!!
What was your recipe for this? I think I will try it!!
As always ...
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Saskrock
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Post by Saskrock on May 19, 2009 0:24:41 GMT -5
Those turned out really nice. Great shine you got.
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