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Post by Jugglerguy on Oct 8, 2022 22:48:37 GMT -5
We didn't think it looked like agate either. I have never been to that part of the country, so I don't know what's normally found there. It's nice to hear from someone who has actually been there. There is a lot of translucent chalcesony, some banded, mainly in the form of sard (brown chalcedony) and occasionally carnelian. You can find all sorts of it along the waters's edge. Right by the lake is a spot with lots of chalcedony and porcelain jasper, which is very dense and has a high natural polish. Colors are not that exciting mainly, green some yellow, red and brown. Considering the natural polish though I would think it would tumble great. Then there is the Dead Camel Mountains right by the lake, which has all sorts of gorgeous stuff.
Thanks, James. Thatโs some beautiful stuff that Iโd love to tumble. I would not want to tumble the stuff Sam did for the contest. Now I want to come rock hunting with you!
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Post by vegasjames on Oct 9, 2022 3:31:19 GMT -5
I find the candy rhyolite (aka sandstorm rhyolite) takes the best polish of anything I have put in the tumbler. I posted some videos before of the candy rhyolite tumbled with water only, no grit or polish in the rotary for a month and the UV-18 for a week.
If you ever get out to Las Vegas when the weather is good let me know. I have taken a couple of RTH members out on expeditions. Supposed to go to Burro Creek this week and Southern California next week with some friends.
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lucy
having dreams about rocks
Becoming obsessed with rocks
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Post by lucy on Oct 11, 2022 0:55:03 GMT -5
Congratulations to Sam!! And to you as his mentor! Woohoo!! ๐๐
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Post by susand24224 on Oct 11, 2022 2:36:38 GMT -5
Congratulations to Sam! I got about half way through the video before it froze my computer screen--but I know they send out very difficult rocks and coming up with something like he did at the end is something to be proud of.
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