Banjocreek
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by Banjocreek on Jan 18, 2009 22:43:01 GMT -5
After searching 'perlite piles' out in Superior Arizona, we were directed by a gal and an Indian on horseback as to where greater quantities of these can be found. we worked for about an hour in the area and cam up with 35# of these volcanic glass nodules. We love polishing them and have had great luck with them, even faceted one. Here are a couple of pics. Thanks for looking -Banjo and Mrs Banjo My pointy little head peeking over a mountain of perlite-
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brent
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Post by brent on Jan 19, 2009 0:10:14 GMT -5
I'm putting that on my to do list for when I am in Arizona in 2 weeks.
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Jan 19, 2009 12:12:10 GMT -5
Cool stuff,one of my fav. to hunt-thats on my list.
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Post by frane on Jan 19, 2009 12:33:15 GMT -5
That is so neat that you found them yourself. You will have to show us your tumbles and your faceted one that you did. I need some inspiration here. I have about 5 lbs of the Apache tears and I have been afraid to touch them yet....I am getting close though. Fran
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Banjocreek
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by Banjocreek on Jan 20, 2009 21:11:52 GMT -5
I'll have to post pics once i get a batch tumbled. These things are awesome in large piles, groups, bowls or whatever. Kinda like gems of Carmel and Black. Thanks
-Banjo
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Post by NatureNut on Jan 20, 2009 21:13:44 GMT -5
Can't wait to see! (carmel & black, ooohhhh, that oughta be cool)
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Post by Condor on Jan 20, 2009 22:56:12 GMT -5
Nice stuff. Especially since you collected them yourself. Even though they can be hard to polish, they are well worth the effort.
Condor
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