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gaetzchamp
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Geodes Nov 1, 2005 23:38:40 GMT -5

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Post by gaetzchamp on Nov 1, 2005 23:38:40 GMT -5

Isn't it funny being the "resident rockhound?" Do you find people from work, church, school, family members etc brining you all their rocks and saying "what is this, Will this polish, will you polish this for me?

" etc...... LOL

My buddy from work has been talking about his geodes for a couple of years and the other day he brought me this 5-gallon bucket overflowing with geodes.

Well, I finally started up a batch of rocks the other day and threw in some geode pieces for the heck of it. I think the pieces with the thick banding will polish up very nicely. They are incredibly hard and we're a pain to crush. While they are not too colorful, I believe the tumbling process will really bring out some nice colors.

Has anybody else tried to polish geode pieces?

?

Well anyway here are some picts:

Thanks for looking,

Later, Gaeter

Last Edit: Nov 2, 2005 11:18:37 GMT -5 by gaetzchamp

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creativeminded still telling self it's just a hobby I am a crazy crafter. Member since January 2004 Posts: 4,524	Geodes Nov 1, 2005 23:39:19 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by creativeminded on Nov 1, 2005 23:39:19 GMT -5 That banding is beautiful, they are going to look great polished. Tami
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parfive no longer being taken for granite Member since August 2005 Posts: 9,614	Geodes Nov 1, 2005 23:48:46 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by parfive on Nov 1, 2005 23:48:46 GMT -5 That last one could be a piece of the Grand Canyon in miniature. Bet that comes out nice. Rich
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Cher In Memoriam Tumbling is addictive - Resistance is futile - You will be assimilated Member since August 2004 Posts: 14,072	Geodes Nov 2, 2005 0:44:12 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cher on Nov 2, 2005 0:44:12 GMT -5 Hey nice stuff there Gaeter, that banding is totally cool. I've never tried tumbling geodes but aren't they quite similar in hardness to agates, about a 7? Hope they take a good polish for you.
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rockyraccoon no longer being taken for granite Member since December 2003 Posts: 7,980	Geodes Nov 2, 2005 1:04:46 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockyraccoon on Nov 2, 2005 1:04:46 GMT -5 gaetz that piece you are holding up looks great. can't wait to see what you get! kim

rockds still telling self it's just a hobby Member since September 2005 Posts: 4,130	Geodes Nov 2, 2005 2:19:18 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockds on Nov 2, 2005 2:19:18 GMT -5 I have yet to try but i think stefan has. I have 10-12 some of which i busted open and one day will work them into the mix. keep us posted as to what you use and how long it takes. did your buddy give them to you or just "loan" them to you?
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Geodes Nov 2, 2005 2:40:55 GMT -5

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Post by rollingstone on Nov 2, 2005 2:40:55 GMT -5

Busted up geodes will tumble very well, particularly if you don't have a lot of that druzy crap in the middle. Thunder eggs are really just geodes that filled in right to the centre. Same for Brazilian agates. You are essentially tumbling pieces of banded agate.

I think you have some great stuff there that will make for an incredible tumble. If it were me, I would put everything through a week of coarse grind, then take a close and critical look at what you think will turn out well in the end, and what will be baggage. Dump the baggage, keep the good stuff, and go forward from there. The end result should be spectacular.

puppie96 driving up their electric bill Member since November 2003 Posts: 2,773	Geodes Nov 2, 2005 2:42:24 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by puppie96 on Nov 2, 2005 2:42:24 GMT -5 It's a lot like our local lace agate, which occurs in geode like formations or sometimes intact geodes. The vugs will drive you nuts but other than that, yes, it really makes interesting polished rocks.

phoenix1647 starting to spend too much on rocks Member since March 2013 Posts: 186	Geodes Nov 2, 2005 8:20:35 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by phoenix1647 on Nov 2, 2005 8:20:35 GMT -5 Haven't tried to polish any yet..but it is on my list of things to try. Nice looking geodes.. Pho

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Geodes Nov 2, 2005 8:25:32 GMT -5

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Post by SteveHolmes on Nov 2, 2005 8:25:32 GMT -5

Gaetz,
I bumped into a lady at the Rockpick and we were talking Geodes. She told me that she tumbles her broken bits and pieces and that they turn out really neat. Lots of swirls and patterns. Keep us posted on your progress. I've got a bucketful of broken Geodes that I'll have to start tumbling if yours turns out good.
Steve

gaetzchamp
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Geodes Nov 2, 2005 8:55:45 GMT -5

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Post by gaetzchamp on Nov 2, 2005 8:55:45 GMT -5

I figured that druzy crap will just slough off leaving the good, hard agate to tumble. I really thinks it's gonna work out great. I'll keep you posted.

Rockds-
He basically gave them to me and hinted that I give him a bunch of polished stones in return. I think that is a fair trade.

gaetz

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SteveHolmes fully equipped rock polisher Member since July 2009 Posts: 1,900	Geodes Nov 3, 2005 8:21:57 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SteveHolmes on Nov 3, 2005 8:21:57 GMT -5 Gaetz, If they do turn out good...you know where there's a Huge Heaping Pile just laying there waiting to be picked up! There's more Geodes and pieces than you could ever need! Steve

gaetzchamp driving up their electric bill Falcarius Utahensis Member since December 2004 Posts: 2,202	Geodes Nov 3, 2005 10:18:48 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by gaetzchamp on Nov 3, 2005 10:18:48 GMT -5 Steve- Sounds good, I'll keep you posted! Gaetz
	We are all like that ugly rock stuck in the dirt and mud. Capable of being picked up, tossed around, beaten, then gloriously shined to perfection!

fatrichie has rocks in the head Member since July 2004 Posts: 651	Geodes Nov 3, 2005 22:11:03 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by fatrichie on Nov 3, 2005 22:11:03 GMT -5 Thats great, I have friends, neighbors, co-workers and customers providing me me rock everytime I turn around. I feel very fortunate! Those will mke some fine pieces, tumbled or cabbed. Rich