Snakes and Stones

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Originally Posted by Lord Sorril

...The stone is interesting--I really liked the shape and the window so I made the decision to polish it without further adjustment.
I know a lot of people who tumble rocks that are obsessed with making all specimens round and flawlessly perfect...I am not cursed with such strict standards. :)

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It's knowing when to quit...when "enough is enough". :gj: I like it too, btw.

Photo #92

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This Albino ball python is the clutch-mate to the Albino Enchi in Photo #64.

Fun fact: The four large pieces of Yellow Quartz were originally one stone I split (pictured in the center of the photo below-where I found it).
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The other little black arrows in the photo are for my records of other stones I took from the area.
A lot of rocks look pretty boring until they are polished. :)

I gotta say I love this thread.


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Photo #92- perfect timing for the 4th of July! :D

And your ability to find interesting stones to polish out of all those that appear mundane is most impressive! :gj:

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Originally Posted by Kam

I gotta say I love this thread.

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Glad you enjoy them!

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Originally Posted by Bogertophis

Photo #92- perfect timing for the 4th of July! :D

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Thanks, the 2020 photos are in a specific order so it was just a matter of timing for #92. 2021 photos will be a different story.

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And your ability to find interesting stones to polish out of all those that appear mundane is most impressive! :gj:

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I test all the different types of stone I find. Sometimes a rock will look really promising, but, from experience I know it will not tumble and/or polish well (like the one shown below).

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Photo #93

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A Fire Het Clown with some Root Beer agates (from CA, USA). :)

Photo #94

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Single gene Black Pastel with Chalcedony (SW USA).

Chalcedony is a broad term and includes many different stones which are composed of micro interlaced Quartz and Moganite crystals usually formed from Silicon Dioxide.

Photo #95

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The snake is a Double Het Recessive.
The white stones are milky quartz (MA), the black stones are petrified wood (UT),
the blue stones are a bit odd they are from the Southwest USA: I am not familiar with them,
they are tricky to polish due to the white patterning (different hardness), but, take a high shine.

Photo #96

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Black Pastel +/- a few Hets, and a decent sized Montana Agate.
Montana agates are incredibly hard/tough, and take a super high polish.
They are one of my favorite rocks to work with and are commonly found in some areas of the USA.
Well-patterned/shaped agate specimens can command a respectable price-tag.
It is not always easy to buy rough Montana Agate that has not had its value already appraised...I do manage to acquire some now and then though. ;)

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Originally Posted by Lord Sorril

Photo #96

Black Pastel +/- a few Hets, and a decent sized Montana Agate.
Montana agates are incredibly hard/tough, and take a super high polish.
They are one of my favorite rocks to work with and are commonly found in some areas of the USA.
Well-patterned/shaped agate specimens can command a respectable price-tag.
It is not always easy to buy rough Montana Agate that has not had its value already appraised...I do manage to acquire some now and then though. ;)

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I really like that particular stone. It has a lot of character.