jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Nov 24, 2015 10:29:23 GMT -5
Started 2 barrels with Rios and one barrel with txrockhunter's San Jacincto's all about 5 weeks ago. Must say, the San Jacinctos have a much thinner patina and less fractures, less pits than the Rios. Coarse tumbled easily, awesome material, already well rounded and much quicker than the Rios. In to the vibe yesterday, about 10 pounds with 4 pounds round aquarium pea gravel for media and good ball bearing movement. Jacinctos average 1.5-2 inches, so biggish. No filler media in rotary. Looks like the Jacinctos travelled less distance and on level land. The Rios a longer way with heavier burden and steeper slope.
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Post by Fossilman on Nov 24, 2015 10:37:31 GMT -5
Going to be some cool tumbles than.........Thumbs up
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Post by jamesp on Nov 24, 2015 11:40:32 GMT -5
Going to be some cool tumbles than.........Thumbs up Me looking forward to these Michael.
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Post by txrockhunter on Nov 24, 2015 12:01:08 GMT -5
Started 2 barrels with Rios and one barrel with txrockhunter 's San Jacincto's all about 5 weeks ago. Must say, the San Jacinctos have a much thinner patina and less fractures, less pits than the Rios. Coarse tumbled easily, awesome material, already well rounded and much quicker than the Rios. In to the vibe yesterday, about 10 pounds with 4 pounds round aquarium pea gravel for media and good ball bearing movement. Jacinctos average 1.5-2 inches, so biggish. No filler media in rotary. Looks like the Jacinctos travelled less distance and on level land. The Rios a longer way with heavier burden and steeper slope. I'm really excited about following this process and sincerely appreciate you taking the time to detail your steps! There may be some upside in the physical makeup of the San Jacinto's, but I'm sure the Rios make up for it in variety and abundance of quality material. I am blessed to have such a cool resource and I am even more curious about their journey! Thanks again, James!
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Post by captbob on Nov 24, 2015 12:06:13 GMT -5
someone has to do it ...
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Post by jamesp on Nov 24, 2015 13:18:52 GMT -5
someone has to do it ... Being on the Rio is like a fox in a henhouse, easy pickens Jeremy. Never hurts to have to work for the treasures. Consult local geo man to find out their history. Certainly that big urban area has a geologist or four being in oil country. Hint: govt geologist is free. as much building as has been done in that area I am sure the city has one on duty. Gravel/sand deposits all over Montgomery AL, City of Montgomery learned where not to build. Another day vibing in 220 w/sugar, 3 days 500 w/sugar and 12 hours 14,000 w/borax and photos coming. Shiny pebblitas guaranteed captbob.
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Post by jamesp on Nov 25, 2015 12:06:44 GMT -5
2 days in the vibe w/Sic 220/cup sugar/cup water. Have a slight sheen. Started AO 500 with same cup sugar/cup water. Judging from 220 sheen it will be 2 days in 500. Good hard agate. Looking forward to ID from the ID folks. Lots of mystery agates.
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Post by jamesp on Nov 25, 2015 12:21:16 GMT -5
Sand and gravel pits being scrutinized in Texas as is most states. Florida attacking phosphate mines, causing phosphate shortages. A serious threat to farming. Lime rock mines in Florida under attack too, plans to rail crushed granite from Georgia since it does not effect ground water much. Interesting article about gravel/sand impact, San Jacincto, add some native history. cleanhouston.org/misc/sanjacinto.htm
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Post by jamesp on Nov 25, 2015 12:21:42 GMT -5
Sand and gravel pits being scrutinized in Texas as is most states. Florida attacking phosphate mines, causing phosphate shortages. A serious threat to farming. Lime rock mines in Florida under attack too, plans to rail crushed granite from Georgia since it does not effect ground water much. Interesting article about gravel/sand impact, San Jacincto, add some native history. cleanhouston.org/misc/sanjacinto.htmBad for the water but great for the rock hunters. Sedimentary gravel/sand pits along riverine systems my favorite place to hound. Hound them whilst you can... Good example near Tuskegee Alabama. Gravel pit strikes all around Chewlaca Creek. all abandoned due to EPA.
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Post by txrockhunter on Nov 27, 2015 11:07:38 GMT -5
Sand and gravel pits being scrutinized in Texas as is most states. Florida attacking phosphate mines, causing phosphate shortages. A serious threat to farming. Lime rock mines in Florida under attack too, plans to rail crushed granite from Georgia since it does not effect ground water much. Interesting article about gravel/sand impact, San Jacincto, add some native history. cleanhouston.org/misc/sanjacinto.htmGood Article! It's been 10 years since that was written and little has changed besides some of the regulations! Here is an updated version of the information. Development Strains the River
Also, Here is a link to some brief history of the river gravels River Gravel History
I am working on a meeting with a local geologist to get a more in depth history of how all these rocks got here and where they came from. That was a good suggestion, jamesp !
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