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Dryhead Agate
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Here's a batch of Dryhead Agate from Superagates
They have to be the vuggiest rock I have ever tumbled! So... If you don't like vugs, don't buy Dryhead agates. 
They are FULL of them. 
 
 

This batch ran for:

  • 8 weeks   - 46/70 - recharging twice
  • 10 days    - 120/220 Silicone Carbide
  • 3 weeks   - 600F Silicone Carbide + Filler
  • 10 days    - Tripoli + Filler
  • 5 days      - Aluminum Oxide Polish + Filler

  • I also burnished with Borax between each stage.



     
     

    Before they went in the barrel

    Rocks are wet to bring out colors.



     
     

    8 Weeks - 46/70

    I  added more rocks to the batch either to replace those I pulled out because 
    I was happy with the shape, or just to bring the level back up in the
    barrel as the rocks wore down.

    Rocks are wet



     
     

    10 days - 120/220

    Rocks are wet.



     
     

    3 weeks - 600

    Rocks started off as being wet, but by the time I got a decent shot, 
    they pretty much dried up (Rocks have a sheen when dry)



     
     

    10 days - Tripoli

    Rocks are Dry



     
     

    5 days of Polish

    Rocks are Dry


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