Brazilian Agates #1 and #2

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Brazilian Agates #1 and #2 Jul 4, 2005 0:05:10 GMT -5

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Post by rollingstone on Jul 4, 2005 0:05:10 GMT -5

I've been working on some Brazilian agates for what seems an eternity, tumbling them in coarse grind with all kinds of other stuff, and gradually stockpiling those that were ready to move ahead. Finally got enough to make a run for polish.

These came from 4 separate chunks of Brazilian agate, each of which had their own unique character. So I took pics of each of the busted up nodules before tumbling, then again after polishing. That's why they are named #1, #2, #3, and #4.

I took a lot of pics, so to be fair to those on dialup I'm splitting this into two postings. Here's #1 and #2.

First up, #1 before tumbling

After polish

My favourites of #1

Bit closer

Tried to backlight these using a kid's light table. Don't think it did much, but here's the pic anyway

Next up, Brazilian agate #2, rough

After polish

My favourites of #2

And another attempt at backlighting, which also didn't seem to do much.

Whew! All those little symbols and copying, etc, get kind of confusing.... I need a break before putting up the next 2 agates!

Last Edit: Jul 4, 2005 0:51:22 GMT -5 by rollingstone

rockyraccoon no longer being taken for granite Member since December 2003 Posts: 7,980	Brazilian Agates #1 and #2 Jul 4, 2005 2:47:18 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockyraccoon on Jul 4, 2005 2:47:18 GMT -5 my gosh those are incredible! get back stoner and quit drooling on those! i know you are lol. kim

stefan Cave Dweller Member since January 2005 Posts: 14,113	Brazilian Agates #1 and #2 Jul 4, 2005 7:47:59 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stefan on Jul 4, 2005 7:47:59 GMT -5 Hey thanks for breaking up the pix- I have high speed at work but can only get dial up at home (not that I would pay for high speed anyway) Awesome looing rock! SHINE ON
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Brazilian Agates #1 and #2 Jul 4, 2005 8:10:50 GMT -5

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Post by Cher on Jul 4, 2005 8:10:50 GMT -5

OMG Those are gorgeous, and what an awesome shine. These are all pieces you just busted up, nothing slabbed or sawed? I'm totally amazed, there doesn't seem to be any small fractures at all. Those are just stunning!

Cher

PS ... Thank you so much for your consideration for those of us on dial-up. The only way I can see the posts with the really huge pics is to go mow my lawn for an hour while they download, it's really frustrating.

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Brazilian Agates #1 and #2 Jul 4, 2005 10:18:24 GMT -5

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Post by krazydiamond on Jul 4, 2005 10:18:24 GMT -5

is that the key then to Brazilian agates is to run them in coarse for a REALLY long time? i'd kinda given up on those types of rocks because of the fracturing....gives me new hope as those are splendid, superb and super shiney!!

KD

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flowoxsgarden starting to spend too much on rocks Member since May 2005 Posts: 196	Brazilian Agates #1 and #2 Jul 4, 2005 11:15:48 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by flowoxsgarden on Jul 4, 2005 11:15:48 GMT -5 WOW, those look absolutely gorgeous. I like, I like LOL
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Brazilian Agates #1 and #2 Jul 4, 2005 17:02:48 GMT -5

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Post by rollingstone on Jul 4, 2005 17:02:48 GMT -5

Thanks for the kind words!

Yes, these were hammer (and chisel) cracked. On one or two I needed to use a sledgehammer to get them very roughly broken... agate is hard stuff!

These did take an awful long time in coarse, but I guess it was worth it in the end. I would say most of the stones individually would have spent 6-8 weeks in coarse, but a few would probably have gone 10 weeks or more. Actually, I'm still grinding away on a few stragglers, but that's for a future batch sometime.

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Brazilian Agates #1 and #2 Jul 4, 2005 22:30:54 GMT -5

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Post by stoner on Jul 4, 2005 22:30:54 GMT -5

Hey RS. I just love brazilian agates and you did a superb job on those. I'll check out #3&4 and post more comments.

And yes Kim, I'm wiping down the keyboard as I type, partly from drool and also from spitting out my drink after reading your comment.

Ed

puppie96 driving up their electric bill Member since November 2003 Posts: 2,773	Brazilian Agates #1 and #2 Jul 5, 2005 0:34:06 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by puppie96 on Jul 5, 2005 0:34:06 GMT -5 They are fabulous, what a great job.

creativeminded still telling self it's just a hobby I am a crazy crafter. Member since January 2004 Posts: 4,524	Brazilian Agates #1 and #2 Jul 5, 2005 8:31:28 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by creativeminded on Jul 5, 2005 8:31:28 GMT -5 Absolutely georgous. Tami
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