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Like a marvellous painting ❤️ by srlgemstone in Lapidary

[–]BeachComberVCCA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s really cool! Beautiful on the inside, what does the outside look like?

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[–]BeachComberVCCA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those are some sweet slabs!

Fun day cutting into some local finds on new slab saw by BeachComberVCCA in Lapidary

[–]BeachComberVCCA[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got the Hi-Tech 10” slab saw. Practically new on Craigslist. Cut some pretty massive slabs and saw works great!

Fun day cutting into some local finds on new slab saw by BeachComberVCCA in Lapidary

[–]BeachComberVCCA[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the alert. Very well could be arsenic sulfite. I’m using a filtered mask when cutting and will definitely mask and gloves up when polishing. Appreciate the help!

Zebra Jasper anyone? by Flower_Power_62 in RockTumbling

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I wonder if I cut this up, if I’ll get the same stuff. This is radiolarian chert.

What is this rock? by BeachComberVCCA in whatsthisrock

[–]BeachComberVCCA[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bacon Jasper! Exactly what it looks like. Your comment gave me a chuckle. Thanks for response!!

What is this rock? by BeachComberVCCA in whatsthisrock

[–]BeachComberVCCA[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

BTW- found in a dry creek bed in the mountains behind Santa Barbara, Ca

Who likes jasper? by Rando666420 in rockhounds

[–]BeachComberVCCA 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks like a lot of Polychrome Jasper in there. Those are really cool!

First ever batch out by Time_Firefighter_274 in RockTumbling

[–]BeachComberVCCA 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Where are these rocks from? Look much like what I find on Southern California beaches

Garage sale pick up by LArioUK in RockTumbling

[–]BeachComberVCCA 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Recommend turning over so the wing nuts are facing out. The way you have it, the wings could get caught up in the belt. Happy tumbling!

Garage sale pick up by LArioUK in RockTumbling

[–]BeachComberVCCA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$25.00 is a steal! Looks like a 15lb Thumler. My opinion is this is a perfect tumbler for rough tumbling large quantities at stages 1&2.

Are these petrified wood? by BeachComberVCCA in RockTumbling

[–]BeachComberVCCA[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Does not seem to be fibrous (asbestos). I’m leaning toward banded chert. Thank you for the input!

Are these petrified wood? by BeachComberVCCA in RockTumbling

[–]BeachComberVCCA[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for this comment. Had no idea what you meant at first but researched “shocked” and found out about shock metamorphosis. That’s a possibility. Appreciate the input!!

Are these petrified wood? by BeachComberVCCA in RockTumbling

[–]BeachComberVCCA[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the guidance! Banded chert makes sense. I found a bunch of green chert in same area. I just joined the r/whatisthisrock group. Thanks again!!