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What is rock tumbling?

Updated: 11/4/2022
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Rock tumbling is when small pebbles are mechanically turned over and over for many hours, in a container of fine abrasive/polishing semi-liquid. The end result is polished pebbles for use in arts and crafts ornaments and jewellery.

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