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rollingstone
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tumbled odds and ends Jul 25, 2009 15:36:34 GMT -5

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Post by rollingstone on Jul 25, 2009 15:36:34 GMT -5

Here's some miscellaneous pieces that came from my latest batch. Some brecciated jasper plus a few odds and ends that got misplaced from other batches somewhere along the way, or had chips or hazing or something that made me want to have another go at them.
-Don

I wish I could remember the name of this stuff. Maybe Mel can help? It is some kind of California brecciated jasper. I got a chunk of it on ebay, kind of reminds me of Stone Canyon jasper, but red. Anyway, I really like the patterns but it is a bit crumbly and pitted so isn't the greatest material for tumbling. Works okay though.

Stone Canyon jasper:

A couple of Condor agates. The writing on the bottom of one agate is a reflection from the Becel margarine tub I was using to brace the camera against:

Unknown moss agate... Canadian River plume?:

Piece of plume agate from Wyoming:

Rutilated quartz. The red streaks are a reflection off my red t-shirt, bad shirt choice for photography! ;D:

Last Edit: Jul 25, 2009 15:39:10 GMT -5 by rollingstone

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tumbled odds and ends Jul 25, 2009 17:59:25 GMT -5

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Post by Sabre52 on Jul 25, 2009 17:59:25 GMT -5

Don: That appears to be Squires Ranch Brecciated Jasper from over towards Coalinga which is east of Stone Canyon but very similar stuff comes from Creston, Stoney Creek, Inyokern and Pope Valley in California (all outcrops of the same Franciscan deposits). There's even a little of the red at Stone Canyon and the creek near there at Parkfield .....Mel

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tumbled odds and ends Jul 25, 2009 19:27:58 GMT -5

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Post by NorthShore-Rocks on Jul 25, 2009 19:27:58 GMT -5

Those look great and you did a fantastic job with the photography. Sometimes those reflections can be very interesting and add to the presentation!

Don, I sure hope you have fast charging batteries, cause we need more posts like these last ones. Looking forward to your next ones soon!

Last Edit: Jul 25, 2009 19:28:35 GMT -5 by NorthShore-Rocks

Bikerrandy can identify rocks - even green ones Say what?? Member since September 2005 Posts: 15,688	tumbled odds and ends Jul 25, 2009 21:28:52 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bikerrandy on Jul 25, 2009 21:28:52 GMT -5 You've been busy, another amazing batch!
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frane misunderstood rock expert Member since July 2008 Posts: 11,015	tumbled odds and ends Jul 26, 2009 7:37:18 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by frane on Jul 26, 2009 7:37:18 GMT -5 :drool: Oh my! Another beautiful group! You are amazing at tumbling! Do you use a rotary all the way through or a vibe? Fran

NDK Cave Dweller Member since January 2009 Posts: 9,440	tumbled odds and ends Jul 26, 2009 21:04:14 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by NDK on Jul 26, 2009 21:04:14 GMT -5 The jasper and agate is beautiful, but there's something about that rutilated quartz that really picks my attention! Thanks for sharing. Nate
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Saskrock fully equipped rock polisher Member since October 2007 Posts: 1,852	tumbled odds and ends Jul 27, 2009 1:12:46 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Saskrock on Jul 27, 2009 1:12:46 GMT -5 Another fantastic batch.
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Good Vibrations noticing nice landscape pebbles Overanalysis leads to Paralysis Member since May 2009 Posts: 91	tumbled odds and ends Jul 27, 2009 10:06:01 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Good Vibrations on Jul 27, 2009 10:06:01 GMT -5 NICE! I love the colors in the Condor Agates, and I LOVE the rutilated quartz! You really brought out the best in these stones!

rollingstone
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tumbled odds and ends Jul 27, 2009 14:40:12 GMT -5

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Post by rollingstone on Jul 27, 2009 14:40:12 GMT -5

Thanks for the compliments everyone!

Mel, thanks for the i.d. -- you are a walking rock encyclopedia!

Frane, I use a rotary all the way through, 6 lb barrels. I have an older Lortone that turns a bit slower than "normal" (I think it turns about 25 rpm), so that gives a bit gentler action. I use it for all stages after 60/90.

-Don

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