New Vibe Batch Idea

MyNewHobby
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New Vibe Batch Idea Jul 5, 2009 15:22:22 GMT -5

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Post by MyNewHobby on Jul 5, 2009 15:22:22 GMT -5

How about a low mohs batch or a batch of rocks that behave similar in reaction together.

I have the following and would use a LOT of plastic pellets and some really small rock scrap as cushion and filler.

Spectralite - seems to crack/fracture easily even though it is 6+ mohs

Chrysacolla - I have a nice bag of this and will need to break up a few of the larger pieces

Moonstone mix - these are pictures of what they look like

I also have a small amount of this left ... for the life of me I cannot tell you what it is. The last few pictures are of these run through the first batch in the vibe and I would add these to the new vibe batch during pre-polish.

You can stare at a rock for hours and never see the same thing twice.

NatureNut
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New Vibe Batch Idea Jul 5, 2009 16:28:09 GMT -5

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Post by NatureNut on Jul 5, 2009 16:28:09 GMT -5

Hi Julie, I think that all came from me. It looks like some of the more solid blocky moonstone and some that had the smoky quartz running through. The latter tends to be a little softer while the more solid tends to be harder. I think it is a good idea to run them in the vibe. It would be best to run with Mohs 6-6.5 material. Why not cut into chunks with your saw (if possible), to check the hardness and to start off with clean chunks. That's what I do anyway.

MyNewHobby
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New Vibe Batch Idea Jul 5, 2009 18:14:45 GMT -5

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Post by MyNewHobby on Jul 5, 2009 18:14:45 GMT -5

Okay .... so what I am hearing is that the Chrysacolla is out of the question as it is between 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 mohs. This makes sense.

Clean up the moonstone and smokey and run together along with the red jasper. Use a lot of cushion including the scrap rock (small).

Will break out the saw tomorrow after work (hopefully), will clean up the edges and bigger pieces. After looking at all three bags, I have more than enough for a full batch.

Thanks Nature .... as always ... Now I can't wait until it is finished!

I know .... patience ............

ps .... since the spectralite is about 6 mohs .... I should be able to add this without damage ... Yes ...? No ....?

Last Edit: Jul 5, 2009 18:15:55 GMT -5 by MyNewHobby

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