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Post by greig on Apr 20, 2022 8:05:17 GMT -5
You might like this short video. I collected and tumbled clear quartz and had a friend create some faceted stones.
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Post by RickB on Apr 20, 2022 14:28:44 GMT -5
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Post by jasoninsd on Apr 20, 2022 19:30:27 GMT -5
As always Greig, I love your videos!  Those faceted pieces are absolutely stunning!! |
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Post by liveoak on Apr 21, 2022 6:37:25 GMT -5
Very cool greig. Love that you collected them. Anything special to share about tumbling the quartz ? The trillium is my favorite. Thanks for sharing, Patty |
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Post by greig on Apr 21, 2022 21:20:58 GMT -5
Very cool greig . Love that you collected them. Anything special to share about tumbling the quartz ? The trillium is my favorite. Thanks for sharing, Patty Like agate, one of the best materials to tumble (for the same reasons) |
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Post by liveoak on Apr 22, 2022 6:20:31 GMT -5
Thanks greig. I'm pretty new to tumbling (or at least new at trying to take tumbling more seriously!) so I appreciate the input. Patty |
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Post by JR8675309 on Apr 22, 2022 7:03:48 GMT -5
Nice!!
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Post by greig on Apr 22, 2022 18:44:09 GMT -5
This spot is now closed to collecting. Dang. I thought it was magical. Some ruined it by camping, lighting fires and later someone else staking a mineral claim across their property. It was private property (surface rights), but they didn't care until it became a problem.
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Post by JR8675309 on Apr 22, 2022 19:38:46 GMT -5
This spot is now closed to collecting. Dang. I thought it was magical. Some ruined it by camping, lighting fires and later someone else staking a mineral claim across their property. It was private property (surface rights), but they didn't care until it became a problem. I'm sorry. Losing that opportunity is disappointing I'm sure. I would be sad I can tell you that. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Apr 23, 2022 9:09:43 GMT -5
I like process videos. That was really cool to see it go from the ground to faceted. I like the trillion best.
All it takes is one or two bad apples to spoil the bunch. 
About what percent of the crystals that you find are facet-able?
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Apr 23, 2022 10:18:11 GMT -5
Those turned out beautiful! It sure sucks that a couple people ruin it for everyone. I always enjoy your process videos, too. It's fun to watch them go from dirty crystals to sparkling gems.  |
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Post by greig on Apr 23, 2022 20:51:03 GMT -5
I like process videos. That was really cool to see it go from the ground to faceted. I like the trillion best. 
All it takes is one or two bad apples to spoil the bunch. 
About what percent of the crystals that you find are facet-able?
I tried to be picky and left quite a few that were questionable. After cleaning and tumbling, less than 10% were clear without inclusions. |
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