MikeS
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Post by MikeS on Apr 27, 2010 18:07:32 GMT -5
Hi all...here is a mixed tumble I pulled out of the vibe a few nights ago... Wyoming Pink Jade (Zoisite/Thulite with traces of nephrite) from the Granite Mtns....   Nephrite Jade nuggets from the Agate Flats  Sweetwater Agates collected last summer with wyobrian....     Silicified Dolomite (Chert) from Casper Mtn. and some found near Kaycee, Wy.   Assorted Agates and Jaspers picked up while rockhounding....  hope you enjoy! MikeS |
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leadhand
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Post by leadhand on Apr 27, 2010 19:13:19 GMT -5
Some great stones. Thanks for sharing
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Post by frane on Apr 27, 2010 19:40:46 GMT -5
Oh! These are so beautiful! you did a great job on them!
Fran
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Post by rockrookie on Apr 27, 2010 20:33:29 GMT -5
good looking tumbles , Mike !
very interesting materials .
--paul
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wyobrian
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Post by wyobrian on Apr 27, 2010 20:49:16 GMT -5
Fantastic job Mike!!!! cant wait to get back out there
Brian
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MikeS
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Post by MikeS on Apr 27, 2010 22:49:50 GMT -5
yeah, it shouldn't be long now before we can get back in there, Brian...  |
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rons
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Post by rons on Apr 28, 2010 11:33:04 GMT -5
great job...hope i can get my pink jade cabs to shine up like that
Ron
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MikeS
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Post by MikeS on Apr 28, 2010 21:19:36 GMT -5
Ron- The pink jade did undercut a bit during tumbling due to the mixed nature of the material, but hand polishing a cab of that material usually produces an impressive shine...
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Post by susand24224 on Apr 28, 2010 21:43:46 GMT -5
Thanks for your post--I really enjoyed the rocks, and especially the shine you got on the various jade pieces. Also, some of your chert looks suspiciously like a few I've been tumbling without knowing what they are--great to learn as well as admire!
Susan
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karock
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Post by karock on Apr 28, 2010 21:54:05 GMT -5
Never heard of Pink Jade, but hey, there is a first time for everything! Super batch, nice variety.
What are the one's with the plume?
Karock
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MikeS
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Post by MikeS on Apr 28, 2010 22:52:36 GMT -5
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gemhunter
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Post by gemhunter on Apr 29, 2010 7:22:00 GMT -5
Very nice stones. Ed
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Post by Roller on Apr 29, 2010 10:44:34 GMT -5
excellent
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Post by Bejewelme on Apr 29, 2010 13:19:56 GMT -5
WOW excellent, I think the thulite looks great, Brian sent me a slab of that he cut the size of Texas, and it does cab well, I think you did great tumbling it, the agates are really nice too
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MikeS
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Post by MikeS on Apr 29, 2010 14:11:24 GMT -5
thanks...
Did you post pictures of your thulite cabs? I must have missed them, I'd love to see them...
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Post by Condor on Apr 29, 2010 17:24:53 GMT -5
Sweet. (no pun intended)
Condor
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