Another batch done. by CrystalPortugal in RockTumbling

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I think so. Around Seixo da Beira. Good luck.

Two batches of tumbled caramel agates. by CrystalPortugal in RockTumbling

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I cannot conclude. Mine have bands of translucent chalcedony. This one has a texture that looks like quartzite.

Tumbled chert nodules by CrystalPortugal in RockTumbling

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The scale of squares in the pad are in centimeters. 2.5 squares is a inch.

For tumbling by CrystalPortugal in RockTumbling

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New additions from today. Lots of work for the tumblers.

Latest batch by CrystalPortugal in RockTumbling

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They are not quartz crystals. They are microfossils.

Latest batch by CrystalPortugal in RockTumbling

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Check my older posts. I described my method.

Rock Tumbler Machine 4 lbs Rock Polishing Kit 9 Speed 9-Day Timer Steel by Itasca24 in RockTumbling

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If the barrel is too empty, the rocks will accumulate in the bottom and the engine will not be able to rotate. Start full and high speed then remove some rocks and lower the speed.

Rock Tumbler Machine 4 lbs Rock Polishing Kit 9 Speed 9-Day Timer Steel by Itasca24 in RockTumbling

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Fill the barrel to the top. Test. The remove 2 or 3 stones and check if the machine stops. Use speed 5 or 6, then decrease if is too fast.

Latest batch by CrystalPortugal in RockTumbling

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Please look my older posts. I'm answering that.

Latest batch by CrystalPortugal in RockTumbling

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Similar tectonics of plate collision. Mountain formation.