this post was submitted on 12 Feb 2026
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Cool Rocks

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Minerals are cool, too.

Be gneiss to each other

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Amethyst, citrine, and jade I think? I'm not sure about the reddish ones, but I know there are garnets out here.

Another week and they should be shiny, according to the manual.

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[–] WeevilFriend@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Out of curiosity, what tumbler do you use?

[–] Wren@lemmy.today 2 points 1 month ago

I don't know the model, it's very basic though. It came from Vevor for about $80. It handles a pound at a time and works fine. It came with all the grit and a big bag of cool rocks, too.

[–] desiccated_event@piefed.blahaj.zone 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I am suddenly filled with the warming sounds of brooks in the Vincennes and Ohio River valley. Thank you for the pleasant walk down memory lane.

[–] Wren@lemmy.today 4 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I could listen to the tumbler for hours. You're very welcome.

[–] Fourth@mander.xyz 2 points 1 month ago
[–] mrmanager@lemmy.today 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)
[–] Wren@lemmy.today 2 points 1 month ago

Thanks! I'm excited for the spring runoff to try some home grown rocks.