snuffy
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Post by snuffy on May 19, 2010 20:17:30 GMT -5
Took some more out of polish today.  Citrine  Some amethyst  Desert jasper,breciated jasper  Just wanted to show you cant win 'em all. This chrysocolla is very colorful, but no shine. Got to work with it some more. snuffy |
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Post by rockrookie on May 19, 2010 21:14:38 GMT -5
nice lookig batch , Snuffy !
never tried Citrine , but i might after seeing how good yours looked
can't go wrong with Amethyst , looks great .
love the Jaspers !
chrysocolla gives me a tuff time ,too !
thanks for sharing !
--paul
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Post by NatureNut on May 19, 2010 21:23:44 GMT -5
They came out very nice. Love the purple and gold. Might have to run the chrysocolla by itself. Thanks for sharing them with us. Jo
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snuffy
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Post by snuffy on May 19, 2010 21:42:56 GMT -5
Jo, I did all these in their own separate barrels. I've tumbled chrysocolla several different times and it came out better than this. Guess I forgot what the heck I did.lol. Aint the first time thats happened.
snuffy
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Sabre52
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Post by Sabre52 on May 19, 2010 22:37:54 GMT -5
Very neat batch! I've got to try some of that citrine some time. It's pretty stuff. I've had the same problem with chrysocolla but the kinds love the blue even if it doesn't take a real fine polish.....Mel
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Post by frane on May 25, 2010 6:54:09 GMT -5
Those are great tumbles! I would think the chrysocola just needs to go back for an extra fine grind and lots of filler. Maybe then you will get a good polish going.
Fran
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Post by MyNewHobby on May 25, 2010 19:53:33 GMT -5
Snuffy!!!!!!!!!!!
Those are awesome!!! I love citrine ..... it is such a pretty stone and you have done it beautifully!!!!
The amethyst rocks!!!! Amethyst can be a bit persnickety and yet you have turned them out and they sparkle!!!
The chrysocolla is a bit sensitive, but I think you are well on your way to making them behave. The colors are never the same from piece to piece and that what makes that rock so special. I can't wait to see when it is finished.
As always
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