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Post by NatureNut on Jul 6, 2009 17:27:12 GMT -5
I still say they look like outer space scenes, especially that last one... or is that the algae that does. Nevertheless, these are :drool:
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Post by Saskrock on Jul 6, 2009 17:34:18 GMT -5
Very nice rocks and pictures.
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Post by frane on Jul 6, 2009 21:17:44 GMT -5
 I love this batch! The waves are so fantastic! You are really lucky to have so many beautiful rocks around where you are! Fran
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Post by snuffy on Jul 6, 2009 22:48:49 GMT -5
How you gonna top this set? Ill be waiting, these are fantastic,
snuffy
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Post by NorthShore-Rocks on Jul 7, 2009 10:27:35 GMT -5
Third Group… Replacement, Moss, Brecciated/Ruin, Plume and Other Agates Although this area is noted for the fortification agates it produces, I by far, find the other variety of agates more frequently. Replacement, moss, brecciated/ruin, plume, tube, carnelian, seam, sagenite, waterlevel, eye etc. are all present. The replacement agates are so interesting. The patterns and colors are so different and striking and one day I hope to be better at identifying what’s being replaced!        In the next 2, the inclusions were not totally replaced, but I pictured them anyways. I thought the color contrast, patterns & textures were interesting.                             Next up… Odds & Ends (Jasper, Chert, unglaciated Seam Agate, and some other Idontknowites!)  |
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Jul 7, 2009 10:39:53 GMT -5
Nice collection, Steve! I'm particularly found of eye agates. If I had the time, I'd love to post some examples from my collection.
Chuck
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Post by pporky on Jul 7, 2009 16:08:25 GMT -5
Wow, I didn't know how you could have improved in the other days, but again you have suprised me, ( not hard to do). Awsome tumble and I may not have commented on the excellent shaping and shine that you have obtained. Once again looking forward to the next post...ppork
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Post by frane on Jul 7, 2009 19:29:57 GMT -5
Oh my! Another wonderful group! I love that one with all the green in the pattern that you included. It really looks neat and the last one with all the flowering bubbles. Fantastic!
Fran
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Post by highplainsdrifter on Jul 7, 2009 22:38:13 GMT -5
Very nice material and excellent work! I am amazed by the variety of material found up that way. Dan
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NorthShore-Rocks
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Post by NorthShore-Rocks on Jul 8, 2009 10:01:42 GMT -5
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Post by superioragates on Jul 8, 2009 10:46:41 GMT -5
These are awesome! I am seeing a lot of the stuff I am finding in the "back yard", which a lot of I picked up cuz I thought it would like nice polished. Helps me out a lot, for someone who has no clue about what is what, except for the agates of course. This is a big help!!
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NorthShore-Rocks
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Post by NorthShore-Rocks on Jul 8, 2009 18:16:52 GMT -5
That would make sense Marie! Remember, The glaciers pushed that way and Glacial Lake Duluth was formed from glaciers that blocked the flow of water from the St. Lawrence river. Everything flowed your way from up here out the Mississippi drainage. There was a lot of water flowing toward you. Lake Superior was 500 to 1000 ft. higher because of the blockage. We are hunting virtually the same deposits.
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rockwizz
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Post by rockwizz on Jul 8, 2009 22:29:57 GMT -5
REal cool stuff.
Ozzy
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Post by NatureNut on Jul 8, 2009 22:42:09 GMT -5
Oh my, I'm just catching up! Day 3 just floored me! Day 4 was incredibly cool seeing the variety and seeing what is farther north. Love the orby agates, the colors and patterns in 3D with that killer shape and shine! Can't wait for the grand finale Steve. Jo
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NorthShore-Rocks
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Post by NorthShore-Rocks on Jul 9, 2009 9:32:33 GMT -5
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Geo-Ing Crazy
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Post by Geo-Ing Crazy on Jul 9, 2009 10:46:32 GMT -5
Oh my gosh, those are unreal! So pretty! You've probably said before, but what is your setup for taking those close ups with black background? It is awesome.
Barb
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Post by hope on Jul 9, 2009 10:48:14 GMT -5
This is just a super thread. I have not read too much in the rock tumbling area as I have not done any tumbling myself. But, I got started on this thread and was amazed at the pictures and the information presented.
Makes me want to schedule a little trip to Minnesota/Lake Superior.
Thanks so much for all the discussion provided here and especially to NorthShoreRocks.
Hope
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Jul 9, 2009 12:49:35 GMT -5
Steve makes it look a lot easier than it is to find them. I think he spends hours hounding and he knows of some productive spots. Lake Superior itself gets picked over regularly, so it's rarely a good place to look.
Thanks for showing off the beauty of our local material, Steve! Great stuff!
Chuck
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Post by superioragates on Jul 9, 2009 14:51:30 GMT -5
Awesome stuff!! I love these little guys!
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Post by frane on Jul 9, 2009 20:52:29 GMT -5
I just went through them all again and there is not one bad tumble there! They are all great and you have a knack for doing them up well!
I would say this is my idea of a perfect tumble!
Fran
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I love this batch! The waves are so fantastic! You are really lucky to have so many beautiful rocks around where you are!
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