Snakes and Stones

[Bogertophis]

...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.

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

[Lord Sorril]

Photo #92



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).

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.

[Kam]

I gotta say I love this thread.


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[Bogertophis]

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

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

[Lord Sorril]

I gotta say I love this thread.

Glad you enjoy them!

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

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.

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

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).

[Lord Sorril]

Photo #93



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

[Lord Sorril]

Photo #94



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.

[Lord Sorril]

Photo #95



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.

[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.

[nikkubus]

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.

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