jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Mar 15, 2015 23:34:39 GMT -5
Mostly small gravel from the rock bars in the river.
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quartz
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Post by quartz on Mar 15, 2015 23:44:53 GMT -5
Like that, don't have to be big to be nice. Great color and pattern variety.
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Mar 15, 2015 23:46:10 GMT -5
Those are cool!!!
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tkvancil
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Post by tkvancil on Mar 16, 2015 9:10:55 GMT -5
I agree with the fossilman ... Cool!
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Mar 16, 2015 9:24:58 GMT -5
The gravel is about all coral. Some are all limestone, most have silicification within. They are 2-3 times bigger when found due to the limestone coating on all of them. No telling what is on the inside till you tumble or grind the limestone off. But many have protrusions where the limestone has worn off and you are assured of the silicification on the inside and a hint of the color. Fun picking thru the gravel for such morsels.
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Mar 16, 2015 9:53:31 GMT -5
I have a batch of petwood and agate running,the next stage is polish....After that,I still have some coral you sent me for tumble-think I will give it a try on the next run......
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Mar 16, 2015 11:02:22 GMT -5
let er rip Fossilman. So far you took 1rst cheating by tumbling them fine Montanas. they always get all the sugar and attention
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Mar 16, 2015 12:43:34 GMT -5
Gravel in the Withlacoochee, the Suwanee gravel is all white.
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Post by snowmom on Mar 16, 2015 13:56:15 GMT -5
very appealing, small but mighty. You get colors with coral that happens no place else. Looks like you wouldn't want to go barefoot on the gravel there! Ow ow ow ow ow ...
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