Yes, sometimes you can't even tell what's inside. I have a piece of nice smoky quartz, and didn't have any idea until i washed it. Even then, only one end gave me the clue. I will be polishing some rocks. Right now i am concentrating on my ceramic stuff, getting rid of chickens, doing the bathroom make over, and cleaning up before hubby comes back.
Your life sounds a lot like mine.
We are recovering from bathroom make over.
Working with my chickens.
Decluttering the house.