Collecting Cool Rocks! Minerals, Crystals, Fossils, Geodes, etc.

R2elk · Jan 3, 2021

janiedoe said:
I read this article and I want to try this before buying any equipment. What do you all think.
https://sciencing.com/polish-rocks-gems-rock-tumbler-8164627.html
Pic for attention (my rock spotting buddy. His name is Pants brother to Trousers.)
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And our favorite rock (it looks like a Brach's candy) from our morning walk...
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https://www.smarterhobby.com/rock-tumbling/best-rock-tumblers/

janiedoe · Jan 3, 2021

R2elk said:
https://www.smarterhobby.com/rock-tumbling/best-rock-tumblers/

I read that! I've picked out a Lortone 3A that I'm pretty sure I will buy. ($125 for the entire kit!)

janiedoe · Jan 4, 2021

We've had a LOT of rain here in the past week. And since we have so many underground springs, we have flooding & it takes a while to dry up. But today...65f & sunny! I'm looking forward to hiking around the pond with the dogs.

There are rocks laying everywhere on the ground now, but nothing that looks out of the ordinary. Ya'll have a blissful day!

CluckNDoodle · Jan 4, 2021

janiedoe said:
We've had a LOT of rain here in the past week. And since we have so many underground springs, we have flooding & it takes a while to dry up. But today...65f & sunny! I'm looking forward to hiking around the pond with the dogs.
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There are rocks laying everywhere on the ground now, but nothing that looks out of the ordinary. Ya'll have a blissful day!

I hope you find some newly uncovered treasures from all of the rain!

CluckNDoodle · Jan 4, 2021

I just received these seemingly basic looking rocks in a trade today! They are SO fun! I'm really enjoying all of these UV fluorescent rocks! If anyone is near Lake Superior you should seriously consider having a fun day of rock hunting for these!