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Post by vegasjames on Nov 15, 2024 11:25:40 GMT -5
Wonderstone (rhyolite) from Northern Nevada for tumbling. Also have a smaller amount of rhyolite from Central Nevada and candy (sandstorm) rhyolite from Southern Nevada as well I can add if desired.
I also have plenty of mixed tumbling material left I listed earlier. Been adding to the mix as I break up more rock.
I am offering it at $4.00 a pound plus shipping. If you purchase 20 pounds or more I will add an additional 2 pounds for free. U.S. sales only. Here are some pics.
Wonderstone
Central Nevada rhyolite
Examples of candy rhyolite.
Water tumbled candy rhyolite.
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rocknrob
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If Costco only sold slabs in bulk...
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Post by rocknrob on Nov 15, 2024 11:56:38 GMT -5
Wow some of that looks pretty silicated, or is that the water?
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zebra61
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by zebra61 on Nov 15, 2024 12:01:13 GMT -5
Sent you a DM
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Post by vegasjames on Nov 15, 2024 12:37:54 GMT -5
Wow some of that looks pretty silicated, or is that the water? The candy rhyolite is shown dry. It was just tumbled in 12 pound barrels for a month with water only, then in a UV-18 vibe tumbler with water only for a week. Not using grit helps maintain more of the natural shape rather than rounding the stones.
I have done this with jaspers and common chalcedonies as well, which came out pretty nice as well, but not near as polished as the candy rhyolite. I think it is because the rhyolite is slightly softer and thus grinds a bit easier. The jaspers and chalcedonies probably need an extra month in the rotary to smooth them out a bit more before putting them in the vibe tumbler.
Here is the water tumbled chalcedony:
And some water tumbled jasper:
A video of some miscellaneous water tumbled stones:
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Post by vegasjames on Nov 15, 2024 12:40:06 GMT -5
Got it. Pulling the stones now. Sent a message back to see if you want the Wonderstone and candy rhyolite packed separately or if it is alright to pack them mixed. |
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jeg
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Post by jeg on Nov 19, 2024 15:03:24 GMT -5
i will take 10lbs if still avaiable thanks jerry
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Post by vegasjames on Nov 19, 2024 16:35:57 GMT -5
i will take 10lbs if still avaiable thanks jerry Yes, I have plenty. Sending you a message so I can get some information such as your barrel sizes so I know roughly what average size pieces to pack. |
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ashley
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Post by ashley on Nov 20, 2024 21:35:08 GMT -5
Messaging you.
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Post by vegasjames on Nov 21, 2024 5:11:11 GMT -5
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