Apache Tears

RedwoodRocks
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Apache Tears Aug 13, 2005 13:47:51 GMT -5

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Post by RedwoodRocks on Aug 13, 2005 13:47:51 GMT -5

This is a batch of apache tears that I got from Banjo last year. There was a good mix of sizes. I like apache tears because the process is relatively quick compared to agates and jaspers.

Process was
2-3 weeks 60 grit
1 week in 120/220
1 week in 500
1 week in tripoli
2 weeks in cerium oxide. I checked after one week and the shine did not seem to be there, so I left them in a second week. Last night, they still did not look that shiny with indoor lighting, but outside...the rocks did shine!
Cal

krazydiamond Global Moderator Nobody knows where you are, how near or how far. Member since June 2004 Posts: 9,636	Apache Tears Aug 13, 2005 13:51:28 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by krazydiamond on Aug 13, 2005 13:51:28 GMT -5 ;D ;D ;D wowser!! what a batch! good to see you around, Cal!! those are excellent tears, perfect shine, love the smaller translucent ones...love them all! KD
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phoenix1647 starting to spend too much on rocks Member since March 2013 Posts: 186	Apache Tears Aug 13, 2005 14:24:33 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by phoenix1647 on Aug 13, 2005 14:24:33 GMT -5 What a great batch of apache tears ya got there...do like those myself. Easy to work and such joy to hold in your hands...so smooth.... Pho

WyckedWyre fully equipped rock polisher Member since April 2007 Posts: 1,391	Apache Tears Aug 13, 2005 14:31:27 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by WyckedWyre on Aug 13, 2005 14:31:27 GMT -5 Beauties, Cal. I have a batch of tears from Burro Creek that I finished a while back - the Burro Creek tears are not translucent like the ones from the Superior area, but some of them are banded. Nice anyway. Susan
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Cher In Memoriam Tumbling is addictive - Resistance is futile - You will be assimilated Member since August 2004 Posts: 14,072	Apache Tears Aug 13, 2005 14:46:49 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cher on Aug 13, 2005 14:46:49 GMT -5 Those are beautiful, what a great shine. I sure hope mine turn out that nice. Perfect timing for them Cal, I was just asking about the do's and don'ts for tumbling tears. Thanks!! (and yes, it's nice to see you here.) Cher
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chassroc Cave Dweller Rocks are abundant when you have rocktumblinghobby pals Member since January 2005 Posts: 3,586	Apache Tears Aug 13, 2005 14:47:04 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by chassroc on Aug 13, 2005 14:47:04 GMT -5 That shine is dazzling csroc

rockyraccoon no longer being taken for granite Member since December 2003 Posts: 7,980	Apache Tears Aug 13, 2005 20:20:11 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockyraccoon on Aug 13, 2005 20:20:11 GMT -5 cal those turned out great. kim

stoner no longer being taken for granite THE EARTH IS JUST A ROCK TUMBLING THROUGH SPACE Member since March 2003 Posts: 7,715	Apache Tears Aug 14, 2005 1:14:46 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stoner on Aug 14, 2005 1:14:46 GMT -5 I was over at Cal's place today and they look fantastic in person Again, great job Cal Ed

rollingstone starting to spend too much on rocks Member since July 2009 Posts: 236	Apache Tears Aug 14, 2005 2:04:47 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rollingstone on Aug 14, 2005 2:04:47 GMT -5 Great looking batch! I'm with KD, the small translucent ones have a special appeal. Nice job!

Alice has started giving rock gifts Member since February 2005 Posts: 3,931	Apache Tears Aug 14, 2005 6:46:43 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Alice on Aug 14, 2005 6:46:43 GMT -5 Now THAT is a great looking batch of Apache Tears! Great job!!!