rudy35
off to a rocking start
Member since October 2010
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Post by rudy35 on Dec 30, 2010 12:04:06 GMT -5
Hello rockhounds, I just took a batch out of the Lot-O and for the second time....the same stone came out odd. only half of it shines,and the other half is flat dull. this is a 2.75" long tan rock picked up by my grand daughter in a rock garden. After 2 tries,I think I should quit with this stone.....my question is, can a rock like this affect the shine on agates and jasper?
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lloyd1wv
starting to shine!
Member since December 2010
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Post by lloyd1wv on Dec 30, 2010 12:14:33 GMT -5
A while back I bought a dissecting micro scope. It has worked really well in examining stones. (A real strong magnifying glass will do well also)I've has a number of stones like yours that have parts that won't shine. Generally when I look at them through the scope the area that is not polishing out is rather porus. I don't think there is anything that can be done about that. I generally throw those stones in a container and keep them to add as "filler" stones if I need them in a later batch. --I am only guessing about their effect on other stones being polished: But it seems to me that if that area of the stone is abrasive it could have a negative impact on other stones in the polishing batch.
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rudy35
off to a rocking start
Member since October 2010
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Post by rudy35 on Dec 31, 2010 12:14:02 GMT -5
Thanks Lloyd, for the response. I think the post was not worded properly and did not have enough info for many responses. I think the rock had a soft side that just would not polish.....if so,would that soft material do any harm to the harder stones in the batch?
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lloyd1wv
starting to shine!
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Post by lloyd1wv on Dec 31, 2010 14:18:49 GMT -5
No. If anything it would create a bit more slurry.
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chromenut
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since December 2009
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Post by chromenut on Dec 31, 2010 14:54:17 GMT -5
Agreed, softer stones won't harm harder stones, but the reverse is true. So how's that Lot-O working? I'm really interested in one.
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