My First Batch Beach Rocks from the Jersey Shore

lilrocker
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My First Batch Beach Rocks from the Jersey Shore Nov 28, 2009 19:51:50 GMT -5

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Post by lilrocker on Nov 28, 2009 19:51:50 GMT -5

Hi everyone, this is really my second batch of rocks. My first batch of rocks I tumbled that came with the tumbler, sadly, did not shine. After reading this advice on this forum, I got a batch of pretty, shiny rocks! ;D
Here they are, but I don't know the types of rocks they are but I got them from the beach:

Thanks for looking!

-Lynn and Diane(my Mom)

Bikerrandy can identify rocks - even green ones Say what?? Member since September 2005 Posts: 15,688	My First Batch Beach Rocks from the Jersey Shore Nov 28, 2009 21:28:25 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bikerrandy on Nov 28, 2009 21:28:25 GMT -5 Whatever they are, you sure did make them shine. Great job!!
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tkrueger3 driving up their electric bill Liquidating in HOT San Antonio, Texas! Member since May 2009 Posts: 2,279	My First Batch Beach Rocks from the Jersey Shore Nov 28, 2009 21:50:44 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tkrueger3 on Nov 28, 2009 21:50:44 GMT -5 Nice batch - looks like mostly agates of some sort. I like the ones that are a kind of mottled brown color. WTG! Tom
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montanamuskrat fully equipped rock polisher Keep your nose to the wind, your powder dry and watch your top knot. Member since September 2009 Posts: 1,150	My First Batch Beach Rocks from the Jersey Shore Nov 29, 2009 2:51:49 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by montanamuskrat on Nov 29, 2009 2:51:49 GMT -5 Lots shine, not sure what the stone is, but some look like quartzite. Debby and Tom
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Mudshark fully equipped rock polisher Diplomacy is the art of saying 'Nice doggie' until you can find a rock. Will Rogers Member since December 2008 Posts: 1,083	My First Batch Beach Rocks from the Jersey Shore Nov 29, 2009 9:29:30 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Mudshark on Nov 29, 2009 9:29:30 GMT -5 That looks like the quartz we find here on the North shore of Long Island Sound.Mostly white with some red and yellow.Great results for only your second batch!WTG. Mike
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Bejewelme gets rocks for Christmas Member since October 2008 Posts: 5,951	My First Batch Beach Rocks from the Jersey Shore Dec 1, 2009 12:03:24 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bejewelme on Dec 1, 2009 12:03:24 GMT -5 Looks like you did a great job!!! Nothing like East Coast Beach rocks!!! They have a great shine! Amber

frane misunderstood rock expert Member since July 2008 Posts: 11,015	My First Batch Beach Rocks from the Jersey Shore Dec 1, 2009 20:39:07 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by frane on Dec 1, 2009 20:39:07 GMT -5 You did a fantastic job! Now it is time to get the next one rolling Fran

Toad misunderstood rock expert Only rocks understand me. Member since September 2004 Posts: 12,798	My First Batch Beach Rocks from the Jersey Shore Dec 1, 2009 21:12:15 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Toad on Dec 1, 2009 21:12:15 GMT -5 Looks like you got great shine on some of those. Probably get even better results if you pull out the ones with lots of pits/crevices.
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lilrocker
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My First Batch Beach Rocks from the Jersey Shore Dec 1, 2009 21:23:48 GMT -5

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Post by lilrocker on Dec 1, 2009 21:23:48 GMT -5

Thanks for all the kind words. I have another batch tumbling in the prepolish stage, so I'll be putting up new pictures in about 2 1/2 weeks. Its more beach rocks, but hey they are free for me, and lots of fun to gather.

Lynn

Toad misunderstood rock expert Only rocks understand me. Member since September 2004 Posts: 12,798	My First Batch Beach Rocks from the Jersey Shore Dec 1, 2009 22:49:39 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Toad on Dec 1, 2009 22:49:39 GMT -5 Sometimes free is best. I've loved tumbling stuff I've found.
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MikeS fully equipped rock polisher Member since January 2009 Posts: 1,081	My First Batch Beach Rocks from the Jersey Shore Dec 3, 2009 18:49:12 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MikeS on Dec 3, 2009 18:49:12 GMT -5 looks like a lot of them are quartzite, and you got a good shine on them, which can be tricky. Well done!

NatureNut no longer being taken for granite Peace Member since November 2008 Posts: 7,893	My First Batch Beach Rocks from the Jersey Shore Dec 3, 2009 19:16:27 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by NatureNut on Dec 3, 2009 19:16:27 GMT -5 Yep, they are just like the Cape May Diamonds that wash up on the beach due to a shipwreck diverting the current. Sunset Beach is know for them too! They look great, good job!