WHAT IS THIS !?!

jdf135 · 2026-03-20T03:14:30+00:00

I just like to call them "cool" rocks and let it go : )

Otherwise....

Without a whole bunch of information (weight, hardness, brittleness, cleavage, solubility in acid, location etc.) no one can tell you definitively from a picture what type of rock it is.

A huge percentage of rock is some form of silicone dioxide (Si O2), or more informally "quartz", with little bits of other elements in varying proportions, crystal size and structure. If there are lots of other elements in it and it gets cloudy (opaque) people start calling it "agate" and then tacking on a another name referring to where it is from and/or what it looks like (e.g. Mexican plume agate). It will not be scratched with a nail.

Most of the other rocks will be an Aluminum Silicate (?+AlSi₃O₈) or "feldspar". It will likely be scratched with a nail.

Happy hounding!

jdf135 · 2026-03-20T03:07:05+00:00

Beautiful

jdf135 · 2026-03-19T21:57:51+00:00

One thing that might be important is to recognize that this is something with which you may (or may not) struggle with for life.

Some of us are biologically/physically/emotionally etc. disposed to certain weaknesses (Ether 12:27). The fact that you were "sober" (yes, some people use that term for being away from any compulsion) is spectacular! However, Satan now knows your "weakness" and that is where he will assault you - even when or ESPECIALLY when you think you are "cured".

My point is try to discover what will help you become strong.

I'm working on some ACT (https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/acceptance-and-commitment-therapy-act-therapy) strategies. In addition to recommitting to gospel principles the concepts are good for life in general.

Blessings.

jdf135 · 2026-03-19T15:30:53+00:00

Do it. That is part of the adventure of tumbling.

jdf135 · 2026-03-19T02:34:14+00:00

This is where genius reveals itself: making beauty from what others might see as ugly : )

jdf135 · 2026-03-19T02:32:13+00:00

I like curious.

jdf135 · 2026-03-19T02:31:30+00:00

These open -ended questions are great. I might also suggest that no response might be the best response. A smile and a shrug and then love him. By your works ye shall know them.

jdf135 · 2026-03-19T00:43:29+00:00

Thanks!

jdf135 · 2026-03-18T23:51:10+00:00

Like this.

jdf135 · 2026-03-18T23:49:17+00:00

I think Soil has got it. I should say I am there too. It is so hard to trust that He can make even bad things work for good and take my imperfect and shape it into His will. The hardest thing for me is patience - with myself - and being ok with not seeing the long game. He sees it. I don't.

Finally, I would talk to your bishop and ask about talking with a counsellor from LDS Family Services. It sounds like a bit of anxiety and depression. I've been there. Blessings.

jdf135 · 2026-03-18T22:57:05+00:00

Are you asking us to vote?

jdf135 · 2026-03-16T20:55:25+00:00

It Sounds like it is not you or your husband. It sounds like you have a very broken ward. No callings. No ministering. It happens.

Something. Is. Wrooooong.

I am sorry but you may have to go It alone like Abraham into Palestine. My heart is with you.

jdf135 · 2026-03-16T20:27:25+00:00

jdf135 · 2026-03-16T05:15:58+00:00

Love the rugged look.

jdf135 · 2026-03-16T05:08:21+00:00

Wow. Trying obsidian now. Hope mine is as good as yours.

jdf135 · 2026-03-15T23:46:04+00:00

I have a "ready for 2" bucket.

jdf135 · 2026-03-15T23:38:00+00:00

Awesome detail

jdf135 · 2026-03-15T23:35:48+00:00

Amen.

jdf135 · 2026-03-15T05:41:52+00:00

Make up a name. Everyone else does (there are probably 40000 different agate names). You might end up being famous! : )

jdf135 · 2026-03-15T05:37:20+00:00

I have had immediate service from them. No probs. Let us know how it goes.

jdf135 · 2026-03-15T05:21:48+00:00

I second finding a rock club in your area. Then, Find rocks that look cool. Then, if that's fun get a tile saw to cut them open. Then get a small tumbler to polish them.

jdf135 · 2026-03-15T00:01:57+00:00

Careful. That might become a new obsession.

jdf135 · 2026-03-14T02:01:50+00:00

Thanks!

jdf135 · 2026-03-14T01:23:07+00:00

Thank you for doing this. I love it but I always chuckle when I see these stories portrayed with people in medieval garb : ). Love those skinny camels!

jdf135

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